For the second straight game, Chaffey will face off against Diamond Ranch. The Tigers will head out on the road to square off against the Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Chaffey not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 22nd. They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over Diamond Ranch. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Jacob Venegas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Ernesto Hernandez
| 03/21/25 @ Diamond Ranch | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Diamond Ranch | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Heritage | 2 |
| 02/22/25 @ San Jacinto | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Colony | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
At the plate, Ernesto Hernandez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has become a key player for Chaffey: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-10 otherwise. Jayden Tapia was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Diamond Ranch is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13. As for Chaffey, their win bumped their record up to 7-11.
Chaffey's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Diamond Ranch, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Chaffey continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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