Oroville hasn't had much luck against Las Plumas recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Oroville took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Corning, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals last Thursday.
Kendall Zarate
| 04/17/25 vs Corning | 13 |
| 03/28/25 vs Central Valley | 11 |
| 03/08/25 vs Arcata | 11 |
| 03/04/25 @ Willows | 11 |
| 04/11/25 vs Live Oak | 9 |
Kendall Zarate was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Zarate wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Izaya Keck, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was Keck's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Las Plumas got the win against Orland last Thursday by a conclusive 9-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Thunderbirds have posted against the Trojans since April 5, 2022.
The team relied heavily on Colsen Johnson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Colton Rosauer was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Las Plumas was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Las Plumas and bumps their season record up to 7-8-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Oroville, their victory bumped their record up to 5-14.
Oroville suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Las Plumas in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
