Maryvale is 0-10 against Cesar Chavez since April of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. Maryvale is taking a road trip to challenge Cesar Chavez at 3:45 p.m. Maryvale has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Maryvale's offense. They came up short against Westwood on Monday, falling 20-0. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cesar Chavez, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 victory over Kofa on Thursday.
Jesus Benitez was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Maryvale's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Cesar Chavez, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Maryvale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Cesar Chavez struggles in that department as they've averaged .540. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Maryvale suffered a grim 20-12 defeat to Cesar Chavez when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Maryvale avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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