After six games on the road, Quincy is heading back home. They will take on the Redding Christian Lions at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Quincy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Quincy had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Portola.
Ryan ?RJ? James was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). James was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Jake Thackeray made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Ethan Crespo was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Redding Christian put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Monday. They never let Trinity onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Redding Christian who now have four in a row.
Like Quincy, Redding Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Garrett Webb. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Webb was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Beasley, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Conner Moore, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Quincy's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Redding Christian, they pushed their record up to 8-2-1 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Quincy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like Redding Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Quincy was able to grind out a solid win over Redding Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 11-6. Will Quincy repeat their success, or does Redding Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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