On Monday, the Shafter Generals were able to grind out a solid victory over the Chavez Titans, taking the game 8-5.
Cassidy Torres made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Torres has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Torres was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marley Munoz, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Maya Munoz was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Shafter's win bumped their record up to 14-9-1. As for Chavez, they now have a losing record at 10-11-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shafter will take on Delano at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shafter is facing Delano at the right time seeing as Delano is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Chavez, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wasco at 4:00 p.m. Wasco is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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