Baseball Recap: Chavez Wins Going Away Against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences

Chavez was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences on Wednesday. Chavez put the hurt on Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences with a sharp 10-0 win. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.

Brandon Zazueta was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Zazueta was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.

Cameron Cordon

Runs (Career)

03/26/25 vs Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences	3
05/10/24 vs Grant	2
04/10/24 vs Arleta	2
04/06/24 @ Sun Valley Magnet	2
04/03/24 vs Monroe	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cameron Cordon, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Daniel Zelaya, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.

Chavez always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences only posted an OBP of .316.

Chavez is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences' defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-4.

Chavez will have a chance to go back-to-back against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.