Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Palma). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Soledad Aztecs a 16-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering the Chieftains have won nine matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Palma got a great performance from Jackson Harris as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Harris has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Johnny Carnazzo and Alan Gonzalez did most of the damage at the plate: Carnazzo scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gonzalez went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. Carnazzo continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Manny Dorantes was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Chieftains
| 04/15/25 vs Soledad | 59.4% |
| 04/12/25 vs Saint Francis | 41.7% |
| 04/10/25 vs St. Francis | 29.6% |
| 04/08/25 @ St. Francis | 42.9% |
| 04/03/25 @ Monterey | 41.7% |
| + 19 more games |
Palma always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Palma's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Soledad, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Palma will head out to face off against Bellarmine College Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Chieftains 2.6, the Bells 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Soledad will be paying especially close attention to Palma's game: after Palma faces off against Bellarmine College Prep, they'll take on Soledad again at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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