The Birmingham Patriots will square off against the Chavez Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Birmingham has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Birmingham's last matchup with Granada Hills Charter could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Friday. The Patriots lost 13-2 to the Highlanders. The Patriots have struggled against the Highlanders recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Birmingham saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Meea De La Cueva, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Chavez had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Tigers.
Gabby Duran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alyssa Anaya was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Jordan Billingsley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Chavez pushed their record up to 9-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Birmingham, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Birmingham took their win against Chavez in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Patriots repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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