For the second straight game, Chavez will face off against Weston Ranch. The Titans will welcome the Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Chavez has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Weston Ranch will arrive with three straight wins.
Chavez lost 14-2 to Weston Ranch on Wednesday.
For Weston Ranch's part, Nicolas (Nico) Orona was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Orona was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Weston Ranch: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-10 otherwise.
In other batting news, MiguelAngel Ortega was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Ruben Sandoval, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Weston Ranch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Weston Ranch's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Chavez, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Chavez has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Weston Ranch struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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