Yuba City, CA — Bear River Varsity Bruins took down River Valley 4-2 on Wednesday. A dropped third strike put Bear River Varsity Bruins on the board in the top of the third. #3 stole home, which helped River Valley tie the game at one in the bottom of the third. A single by Jacob Fassler gave Bear River Varsity Bruins the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fourth. Kaden Nicholls earned the win for Bear River Varsity Bruins. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking three. #20 took the loss for River Valley. The starting pitcher went five innings, surrendering four runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out seven and walking two. Cooper Berry collected the save. Ben Barley led Bear River Varsity Bruins with two hits in four at bats from the leadoff position. Fassler and Berry were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Bear River Varsity Bruins. Kaden Cavolt, Barley, and Nicholls each stole multiple bases for Bear River Varsity Bruins. Bear River Varsity Bruins stole nine bases in the game. Brayden Estrada had the most chances in the field with nine. Bear River Varsity Bruins welcome Union Mine on Tuesday for their next game. Watch the full game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwfJ9AYSO-g