Chino Hills proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by six) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cerritos Dons, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Huskies have posted since April 24, 2024.
Max Zaldivar
| 03/19/25 @ Cerritos | 7 |
| 03/22/24 vs Damien | 4 |
| 02/15/24 vs Jurupa Hills | 4 |
| 02/10/24 @ Covina | 4 |
| 03/10/25 vs Beckman | 3 |
Max Zaldivar tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts.
At the plate, Frankie Brazil was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Branden Kim was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-6.
Chino Hills' victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Cerritos, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chino Hills will welcome La Habra at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Cerritos, they will challenge Downey at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Downey's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Cerritos' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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