While Chaminade couldn't quite beat Valencia on Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-point defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Chaminade Eagles fell just short of the Valencia Vikings by a score of 5-3. Chaminade has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chaminade got a good showing from Roman Daponde, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Daponde has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Greg Rangel was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Valencia's side, Michael Mair tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Matthew Moffitt, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Chaminade's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Valencia, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-10-1 record this season.
Chaminade has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome St. Bonaventure at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chaminade's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so St. Bonaventure's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Valencia, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Canyon at 3:30 p.m. Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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