Chavez scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the McNair Eagles and snuck past 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Chavez.
Jordan Cordova was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit. Cordova was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gino Nino, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Michael Castellanos-Almendarez, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On McNair's side, Mateo Palacios made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, McNair didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. This was only their 11th loss (out of 13 games) when they post five or more strikeouts.
Chavez's victory ended a 17-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-19. As for McNair, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chavez will take on Stagg at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Stagg is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Chavez will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for McNair, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bear Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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