McFarland extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-3 to the Chavez Titans, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Titans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-3 on Tuesday.
As for Chavez, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Chavez's part, Madyson Herrera was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Herrera has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, ELLIE ESPIRITU was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Alexis Elizondo was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. McFarland will challenge rival Taft at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Chavez is set to square off against their familiar foe Wasco at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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