The Minarets Mustangs will take on the Chowchilla Tribe at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Minarets is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Friday just wasn't the day for Minarets' offense. They lost 10-0 to Liberty on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost nine in a row.
Chowchilla not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 26th (when they won 12-2). They blew past Caruthers 8-1. Considering the Tribe have won six matchups by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Angel Fernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zayden Kobzeff, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Chowchilla kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 6-3 when they post 11 or more hits.
Chowchilla now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Minarets, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-8-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Minarets has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Chowchilla struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Minarets suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Chowchilla when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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