Chavez won the last time they faced McFarland, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Chavez Titans skirted past the McFarland Cougars 9-8. That's two games straight that Chavez has won by just one run.
Madyson Herrera made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Herrera has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Herrera was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Isabella Rodriguez was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-3. JOANNA GANDARRILLA was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Chavez and bumps their season record up to 10-10-1. As for McFarland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season.
Chavez will look to defend their home field on Monday against Shafter at 4:00 p.m. Chavez is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for McFarland, they will head out on the road to challenge Taft at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Taft is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so McFarland will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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