Baseball Game Preview: Chaffey Tigers vs. Ontario Jaguars

For the second straight game, Chaffey will face off against Ontario. The Tigers will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Chaffey has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Chaffey's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Ontario, sneaking past 1-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since March 7, 2024.

Jacob Venegas

Earned Runs

04/09/25 @ Chino	6
03/19/25 @ Chino	5
02/25/25 @ Heritage	5
03/04/25 @ Oak Hills	3
02/19/25 @ Patriot	3
+ 1 more games

The result came thanks to Jacob Venegas's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Chaffey is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-12 otherwise.

At the plate, Chaffey saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emilio Alcala, who went 1-for-3 with one run.

Chaffey hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.

Chaffey's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13. As for Ontario, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.

Chaffey's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Ontario, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Chaffey continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.