Maryvale is 0-10 against Cesar Chavez since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. Maryvale will host Cesar Chavez at 3:45 p.m. Maryvale has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Maryvale is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Cesar Chavez, falling 20-3.
For Cesar Chavez's part, Zade Munoz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Munoz is becoming a predictor of Cesar Chavez's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is undefeated (and 3-5 when he doesn't). Munoz was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eddie Pedroza, who fired off three runs, three doubles, and one triple while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (two). Adolfo Pacheco was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Cesar Chavez was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .630. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win (which was Cesar Chavez's third in a row) raised their record to 7-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.7 runs over those games. As for Maryvale, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Maryvale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Cesar Chavez struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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