Don Lugo is 9-1 against Chaffey since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Don Lugo Conquistadores will head out on the road to square off against the Chaffey Tigers at 3:30 p.m. The last three games Don Lugo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, Don Lugo wound up with the same score they had in their last game (6-5), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Javier Guzman and Joseph Valencia did some serious damage despite the final result: Guzman scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Valencia scored a run while going 1-for-1. Steven Marker was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Chaffey had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Don Lugo on Tuesday.
Carlos Rodarte was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Rodarte has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Rodarte was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Rodarte wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Christian Romero, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ernesto Hernandez, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Don Lugo now has a losing record at 10-11-1. As for Chaffey, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6-2.
Don Lugo skirted past Chaffey 6-5 in their previous matchup on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Don Lugo since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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