Softball Game Preview: Chaffey Tigers vs. Montclair Cavaliers

For the second straight game, Chaffey will face off against Montclair. The Tigers will welcome the Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chaffey will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.

Chaffey was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Montclair on Thursday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Cavaliers. Considering the Tigers have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Elena Valdez spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

Arianna Infante

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At the plate, Arianna Infante was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Delmie Rose Garcia, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Chaffey kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Montclair is on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10. As for Chaffey, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6.

Montclair's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chaffey has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Montclair, though, as they've been averaging 12.4 hits. Given Chaffey's sizable advantage in that area, the Cavaliers will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.