Baseball Recap: Don Lugo Gets the Win

Don Lugo took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Chaffey, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Don Lugo had just enough and edged out Chaffey 5-4 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Conquistadores have posted since April 23, 2024.

Jaden Burillo

Hits (Career)

03/28/25 vs Chaffey	3
03/19/25 @ Montclair	2
03/17/25 vs Alta Loma	2
03/04/25 @ Ontario Christian	2
04/04/24 @ Chino	2

The team relied heavily on Jaden Burillo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ishmael Fox, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.

Don Lugo's record is now 4-6. As for Chaffey, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Don Lugo will welcome Ontario at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Ontario's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Don Lugo's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Chaffey, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Montclair at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Chaffey is facing Montclair at the right time seeing as Montclair is stuck on a six-game losing streak.