If Chavez was feeling good off their 8-0 takedown of Vaughn last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chavez Eagles fell just short of the Van Nuys Wolves by a score of 9-7 on Saturday. Chavez was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Van Nuys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
Joe'E Mariscal was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On Van Nuys' side, the team relied heavily on Marvin Rivera, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Rivera 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Edward Islas, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Chavez has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. As for Van Nuys, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chavez will take on Poly at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Van Nuys, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kennedy at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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