South has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Chavez Titans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
South is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Mendota. South might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Josh Encinas made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Encinas has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Encinas was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two triples and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jose Bojorquez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Marco Hernandez was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Chavez came tearing into Thursday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They won by a run and slipped past the Ravens 1-0. Give Chavez's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
South's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-13. As for Chavez, their victory bumped their record up to 17-12.
Chavez's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: South hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. It's a different story for Chavez, though, as they've only averaged .250. Will they be able to contain South's hitters?
South came up short against Chavez in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 8-5. Thankfully for South, Ryan Ruiz (who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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