Chavez is 10-0 against Kennedy since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Chavez Titans will head out on the road to take on the Kennedy Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. Chavez is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Chavez finally turned things around against Kennedy on Tuesday. Chavez was the clear victor by a 16-4 margin over Kennedy. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Chavez considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Madyson Herrera was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Herrera has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Herrera was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two triples, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on SUSSIE MARTINEZ, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Robles, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Chavez's win bumped their record up to 11-14-1. As for Kennedy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
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