If Foresthill was feeling good off their 33-3 takedown of Encina Prep last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Foresthill Wildfires' rough 10-3 defeat to the Golden Sierra Grizzlies on Friday might stick with them for a while. Foresthill was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Golden Sierra apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Charlie Nickell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Golden Sierra's side, Linkin Phipps made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Phipps was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Logan Borovich was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Robert Baxley, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Foresthill's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Golden Sierra, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foresthill will take on Woodland Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Woodland Christian knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Foresthill likes a good challenge. As for Golden Sierra, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Vacaville Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Golden Sierra is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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