While Birmingham's victory against Chatsworth wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over the Chancellors on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since March 25th.
Annabella Venegas
| 03/07/26 vs West Ranch | 1 |
| 04/15/26 @ Chatsworth | 1 |
| 02/28/26 vs Quartz Hill | 2 |
| 04/20/26 @ El Camino Real | 2 |
| 03/25/26 @ Ventura | 3 |
The result came thanks to Annabella Venegas's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Bella Gonzalez was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Birmingham's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Chatsworth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Birmingham wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-2 loss against Chaminade on the 4th. As for Chatsworth, they will welcome Cleveland at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cavaliers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.17 runs per game on average), something the Chancellors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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