Don Lugo is 9-1 against Chaffey since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Don Lugo Conquistadores will be playing at home against the Chaffey Tigers at 3:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Don Lugo entered their tilt with Baldwin Park with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. They put the hurt on the Braves with a sharp 12-2 win on Thursday.
Emily Bell made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Bell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Jade Curiel was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Allison Gonzalez, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Chaffey entered their tilt with Ontario with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Jaguars. With that victory, Chaffey brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Like Don Lugo, Chaffey also got a great game from a two-way player: Yolanda Eastburn. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Eastburn has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Eastburn was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 5-for-5.
In other batting news, Gabriella Lomeli was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Alaiza Lopez was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Don Lugo's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs per game. As for Chaffey, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6-1.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Don Lugo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .390. However, it's not like Chaffey struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Don Lugo's way against Chaffey in their previous matchup back in March as Don Lugo made off with a 12-1 win. Does Don Lugo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Chaffey turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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