Etna is 0-3 against Arcata since March of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Lions will face off against the Tigers at 2:00 p.m. Etna will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Etna took on Weed on Tuesday. The Lions blew past the Cougars 12-2. Considering the Lions have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Emmitt Griggs made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Emmett Stacher
| 04/08/25 vs Weed | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Weed | 6 |
| 04/04/25 vs Trinity | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Trinity | 4 |
| 03/28/25 @ Maxwell | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emmett Stacher, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. He is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last ten games he's played. Oliver Griggs was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Etna was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .484. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Arcata got their first taste of in-conference action on Wednesday and they started things off strong. They had just enough and edged out Eureka 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since May 1, 2024.
Etna's victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Arcata, their record now sits at 8-4.
Etna suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Arcata in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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