The Chowchilla Tribe will face off against the Fresno Christian Eagles on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Chowchilla came up short against Fowler and fell 8-3. The Tribe have struggled against the Redcats recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Heaven Moore put in work no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, she gave up only two walks, the fewest she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Rylee Vlot was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. April Miller also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Even though they lost, Chowchilla hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Fresno Christian's offense. They lost 16-0 to Liberty on Friday. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chowchilla's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Fresno Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Chowchilla came up short against Fresno Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2024, falling 9-4. Will Chowchilla have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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