Palma entered their tilt with St. Francis on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Sharks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chieftains have posted since May 17, 2025.
Zach Gonzales
| 04/17/26 vs St. Francis | 7 |
| 04/01/26 @ Salinas | 5 |
| 04/10/26 vs Monterey | 4 |
| 05/13/25 @ St. Francis | 4 |
| 04/01/25 @ Monterey | 4 |
Zach Gonzales was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run.
Gonzales wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rocco Razzeca, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Palma's record now sits at 12-6. As for St. Francis, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Palma is set to face off against their familiar foe Soledad at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, St. Francis will square off against rival Carmel at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
