The game was tied 4-4 until the top of the 5th inning when Charter Oak got the go-ahead run and never looked back, completing its sweep against Los Altos and putting them in a first-place tie with Bonita. The two schools will face each other in a showdown next week to determine the Miramonte League championship.
Sanchez, in going the distance, gave up 7 runs (3 unearned) and 10 hits in the game. His counterpart, Erik Vandenakker, went 5 innings in picking up the victory as he gave up 4 runs (2 unearned).
Although matching Charter Oak with 10 hits on the game, Los Altos simply was unable to string together a consistent offenseive attack against the Chargers. The Conquerors had plenty of chances but were unable to get hits with runners in scoring position. Fittingly, the Chargers defeated Los Altos on a game-ending double play.
Despite the loss, the Conquerors are well-poised to make it to CIF playoffs. One victory against cross-town rivals Wilson High School will guarantee a berth to the postseason.