Baseball Game Preview: Chavez Eagles vs. Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences Vipers

For the second straight game, Chavez will face off against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences. Chavez will head out on the road to face off against Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Chavez's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences' hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Chavez's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences. That looming 10-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.

Brandon Zazueta was a major factor no matter where he played. 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, Cameron Cordon was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Joe Escanuelas also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

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 has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The wins 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 is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.