Shafter and Wasco are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Shafter Generals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wasco Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Wasco is hoping to do on Tuesday what Delano couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Shafter's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Shafter's pitcher stepped up to hand Delano a 14-0 shutout.
The team relied heavily on Marley Munoz, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Ebony Govea was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Wasco got the win against Chavez on Thursday by a conclusive 8-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Wasco.
Cedes Saldana spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Abby Salazar was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ale Raya, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Shafter is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. As for Wasco, their victory bumped their record up to 17-6.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shafter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Wasco struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shafter beat Wasco 6-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Shafter repeat their success, or does Wasco have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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