Santa Fe's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the El Rancho Dons 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chiefs have posted against the Dons since March 15, 2024.
James Oregon
| 03/18/26 vs El Rancho | 3 |
| 03/13/26 @ California | 3 |
| 03/04/26 vs Whittier | 2 |
| 02/26/26 @ Foothill | 2 |
| 02/20/26 @ Woodrow Wilson | 1 |
James Oregon was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Santa Fe's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-6 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Richard Rodriguez, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI.
Santa Fe was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Santa Fe's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for El Rancho, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4.
Looking ahead, Santa Fe will head out on the road to challenge Norwalk at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for El Rancho, they will be playing at home against Charter Oak at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Dons are facing the Chargers at the right time seeing as the Chargers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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