After flying high against Montclair last Wednesday, Don Lugo came back down to earth. Don Lugo came up short against the Chino Cowboys on Friday, falling 12-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Conquistadores of the 11-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Don Lugo got a good showing from Julian Perezchica, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Perezchica has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Austin Brown made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nolan Chavez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Don Lugo's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-6. As for Chino, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Don Lugo will host Chaffey at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Chino, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Diamond Ranch at 3:30 p.m. on April 2.
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