For the second straight game, Santa Fe will face off against Whittier. The Chiefs will square off against the Cardinals at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
Santa Fe barely beat Whittier the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Chiefs were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Santa Fe got a great performance from James Rubio as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Rubio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ethan Lopez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was James Oregon, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Whittier has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Santa Fe, their victory bumped their record up to 8-14.
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