Preview: Ontario Jaguars vs. Chino Cowboys
Ontario and Chino are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2020, but likely not for long. The Ontario Jaguars will play host again on Saturday to welcome the Chino Cowboys, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. That game will pit two of the most dominant pitchers against one another: Andrew Espinoza and Anthony Alexander.
On Thursday, Ontario came up short against Don Lugo and fell 6-2. Ontario has not had much luck with Don Lugo recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Sam Escobedo was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ontario saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Damian Lua, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Chino scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 17-4 margin over Baldwin Park. The win was a breath of fresh air for Chino as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Alexander looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Matthew Gomez, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Carson Sena was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Ontario's loss dropped their record down to 3-6-1. As for Chino, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-6-1.
Ontario came up short against Chino in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 3-0. Will Ontario have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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