The Palma Chieftains will challenge the Monterey Dores at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Palma is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Monterey will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Palma extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Chieftains blew past Salinas 8-2. The Chieftains might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Alan Gonzalez
| 05/06/25 vs Salinas | 11 |
| 04/29/25 @ Hollister | 8 |
| 04/22/25 @ Carmel | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ St. Francis | 8 |
| 04/01/25 @ Monterey | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Alan Gonzalez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Gabe Serrano was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double. Aiden Veliz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Palma kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Monterey's offense. They came up short against Carmel on Friday, falling 7-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Dores in their meetings with the Padres: they've now lost seven in a row.
Palma's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Monterey, their loss dropped their record down to 8-15.
Monterey's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Palma has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. It's a different story for Monterey, though, as they've only averaged .325. Will they be able to contain Palma's hitters?
Palma took their win against Monterey in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 10-3 score. Will the Chieftains repeat their success, or do the Dores have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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