Chico dropped to 13-7 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Red Bluff Spartans by a score of 5-4. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 10-0.
Chico saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxxon Tweedt, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another was Henry Heckathorn, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As for Red Bluff, the victory snapped their losing streak at eight games and leaves them with a 7-17 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 30th.
On Red Bluff's side, Bryce Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. Owens has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Lyford, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
While Chico had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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