The Chatsworth Chancellors will face off against the Lincoln Tigers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Chatsworth took a loss when they played away from home last Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Thursday. They put the hurt on Cleveland with a sharp 11-5 win.
Samantha Roldan made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Roldan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Roldan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lila Mashhoud was a standout: she scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brianna Fierro, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lincoln had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-6 margin over the Dragons. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Lincoln as it put an end to their 12-game losing streak.
Ash De La Nuez was incredible, firing off two home runs, nine RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-5. Gladys Barajas was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 3-for-5.
Chatsworth's record is now 10-13-1. As for Lincoln, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-13.
Chatsworth took their victory against Lincoln when the teams last played back in April of 2022 by a conclusive 11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chatsworth since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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