For the second straight game, Shafter will face off against Delano. The Generals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shafter is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Shafter had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 20-run drubbing they dealt Delano on Tuesday. The Generals' pitcher stepped up to hand the Tigers a 20-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won nine matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Adrian Flores tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
Lukas Pena
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At the plate, Shafter got a massive performance out of Lukas Pena, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Pena a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nini Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Shafter always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Delano only posted an OBP of .174.
Shafter's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Delano, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Delano's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Shafter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. It's a different story for Delano, though, as they've only averaged .215. Will they be able to contain Shafter's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
