Maryvale was the 7-5 winner over Cesar Chavez when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. Maryvale fell just short of Cesar Chavez by a score of 5-4 on Thursday.
Isabel Hernandez
| 03/27/25 @ Cesar Chavez | 11 |
| 03/25/25 vs Cesar Chavez | 11 |
| 03/20/25 @ Westwood | 8 |
| 03/06/25 @ Independence | 16 |
| 03/05/25 vs Dobson | 15 |
| + 2 more games |
Isabel Hernandez put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lilliana Mudge, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Maryvale has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season. Cesar Chavez's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maryvale will take on Camelback at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Camelback has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.3 runs per game on average), something Maryvale will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Cesar Chavez, they will face off against Tolleson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cesar Chavez's pitchers better be ready for this one: Tolleson has averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season.
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