Chaffey is 1-9 against Don Lugo since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Chaffey Tigers will look to defend their home field against the Don Lugo Conquistadores at 3:30 p.m.
Chaffey had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Don Lugo put an end to it on Tuesday. Chaffey's rough 9-2 defeat to Don Lugo might stick with them for a while.
For Don Lugo's part, Emily Bell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Martinez and Angeline Canez did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Canez went 1-for-3 with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Mangini, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Chaffey's loss dropped their record down to 7-7-1. As for Don Lugo, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Chaffey hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Don Lugo struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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