The Chavez Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Birmingham Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Chavez is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
While Chavez's win against San Fernando wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Tigers 4-3.
Gabby Duran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Anaya, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Jordan Billingsley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Birmingham came up short against Granada Hills Charter on Friday, falling 13-2. The Patriots have struggled against the Highlanders recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Birmingham saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Meea De La Cueva, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
The victory got Chavez back to even at 9-9. As for Birmingham, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Birmingham's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chavez has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. It's a different story for Birmingham, though, as they've only averaged .341. Will they be able to contain Chavez's hitters?
Chavez might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Birmingham in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
