Softball Recap: Chaffey Tigers vs. Baldwin Park Braves
Chaffey came into Thursday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Baldwin Park Braves an 11-0 shutout on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Chaffey considering their two-run performance the match before.
Mia Alvarez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits.
At the plate, Illana Jimenez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Campos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Chaffey's win bumped their record up to 5-6-1. As for Baldwin Park, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10-1.
Chaffey will head out on the road to challenge Ontario at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ontario hasn't scored more than two runs for six games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Baldwin Park, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Don Lugo at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Don Lugo is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Baldwin Park will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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