Big Valley Christian is 0-3 against Bret Harte since March of 2024 but things could change on Tuesday. The Lions will take on the Bullfrogs at 4:00 p.m. Bret Harte took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Big Valley Christian, who comes in off a win.
Big Valley Christian is headed into the game having just posted their closest victory since March 21st on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over Riverbank. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Bruins recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Jackson Howell
04/25/25 @ Riverbank | 12 |
02/27/25 vs Denair | 12 |
02/11/25 @ Modesto Christian | 10 |
03/25/25 @ Bret Harte | 8 |
03/13/25 vs Summerville | 8 |
+ 5 more games |
Jackson Howell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He has become a key player for Big Valley Christian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least ten strikeouts, but 2-13-1 otherwise. Howell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, Alex Avila was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Bret Harte entered their matchup against Linden on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Bullfrogs took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 6, 2020, but that streak is no more.
Big Valley Christian's record is now 5-13-1. As for Bret Harte, their loss dropped their record down to 15-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Big Valley Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Bret Harte struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Big Valley Christian suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to Bret Harte when the teams last played back in March. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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