It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Shadow Ridge ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Cesar Chavez Champions 4-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Shadow Ridge also won the last time the pair played last Thursday.
Zack Coots was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Coots was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other pitching news, Lucas Rivadeneira looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Coots wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack Langley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Like Shadow Ridge, Cesar Chavez also got a great game from a two-way player: JAIDAN TAFOYA. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. TAFOYA was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, ADOLFO PACHECO was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Shadow Ridge's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-18. As for Cesar Chavez, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season.
Shadow Ridge will be playing in front of their home fans against Maricopa at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Cesar Chavez will take on Fairfax at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cesar Chavez is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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