After having lost a blowout in their previous game against San Fernando, Van Nuys was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the Chavez Eagles. For Van Nuys, this counts as revenge for the 10-4 defeat Chavez walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
The team relied heavily on Marvin Rivera, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Edward Islas was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Chavez's side, Joe'E Mariscal was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Van Nuys' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Chavez, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Nuys will take on Kennedy at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Chavez, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Poly at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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