Diamond Ranch took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Chaffey, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers never let the Tigers get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Ethan Lomeli
| 02/28/25 @ Rowland | 9 |
| 02/21/25 vs Garey | 9 |
| 04/18/25 vs Chaffey | 8 |
| 03/28/25 vs Western Christian | 6 |
| 04/11/25 vs Ontario | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
The result came thanks to Ethan Lomeli's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up eight Ks. He has become a key player for Diamond Ranch: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 1-13 otherwise.
At the plate, Diamond Ranch saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Aparicio, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Diamond Ranch's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-9 and their overall record up to 4-13. As for Chaffey, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Diamond Ranch will take on rival Don Lugo at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Chaffey is set to face off against their familiar foe Ontario at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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