Discovery is 2-8 against Triumph Charter since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Warriors will welcome the Jaguars at 2:30 p.m. Discovery has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Discovery fell victim to Sun Valley Magnet and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 14-0 to the Pioneers. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Triumph Charter, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Valley Oaks CES 20-9 on Monday. Considering the Jaguars have won five games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Javier Herrera made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Triumph Charter's success: when he allows at most two earned runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Herrera was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Simon Trujillo, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Richard Reyes was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Triumph Charter kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.4.
Discovery's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4-1. As for Triumph Charter, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7.
Discovery couldn't quite get it done against Triumph Charter in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 11-8. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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