On March 29, 2025, the Shasta Knights squared off against the Siskiyous Eagles in an exhilarating baseball matchup in Redding, California. The game displayed an impressive offensive effort from both teams, resulting in a final score of 12-8 in favor of Shasta.

The game was marked by alternating leads and standout performances. Siskiyous started strong, taking a 1-0 lead in the first inning through a groundout RBI by Alyuss Duenez which allowed Vincent Gates to score. However, Shasta quickly leveled the score in the second inning with Daniel Osborne's groundout RBI bringing Nicholas Pappas home.

Siskiyous looked dominant in the third inning, capitalizing on a balk to score Vincent Gates and driving in additional runs with Trey Bennett's double and Rylan Taylor's sacrifice fly, advancing the score to 4-1 in their favor.

The momentum shifted dramatically in the fifth inning when Shasta tightened the contest with a three-run effort, resulting in a 4-4 tie. Siskiyous momentarily regained the lead with two more runs in their half of the fifth, thanks to Nakea Kahalehau's RBI single and R. Taylor's double, making it 6-4.

Shasta's decisive moments came in the seventh inning with a comeback surge. Spencer Lee drove in a crucial RBI followed by Trent Hermann's two-RBI single, putting Shasta ahead 8-6. Shasta solidified their lead in the ninth inning through a combination of steady hits and a series of errors by Siskiyous, adding four runs to their tally, extending the advantage to 12-6.

Siskiyous attempted a late rally in the ninth inning, exploiting a couple of defensive errors by Shasta which allowed them to score twice. However, their efforts fell short, and Shasta secured the victory with a final score of 12-8.

Individual Performances:

Shasta's offense was bolstered by notable performances, with Spencer Lee contributing significantly with three RBIs. Daniel Osborne showcased a versatile presence both at bat and on the bases.

For Siskiyous, Vincent Gates proved to be a key player, crossing the plate three times. Despite Siskiyous' commendable hitting efforts, including Trey Bennett's multiple hits, defensive lapses ultimately undermined their chances.

In terms of pitching, Shasta's Ryder Easton effectively shut down Siskiyous in the later innings, allowing only one hit and no earned runs over 2.2 innings. The pitching rotations from both teams exhibited moments of brilliance interspersed with challenges, as evidenced by the combined total of 20 walks and various hit batters.