Chicharito’s Brace Helps Galaxy Edge Earthquakes

Chicharito’s Brace Helps Galaxy Edge Earthquakes
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez (14) of the L.A. Galaxy takes a shot in a match against the San Jose Earthquakes as Nathan Cardoso (13) defends, during a California Clasico at Stanford, Calif., on Sept. 24, 2022. Field Level Media
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Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored two goals to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3–2 victory over the host San Jose Earthquakes on Sept. 24 in the California Clasico at Stanford, Calif.

Gaston Brugman also scored a goal for the Galaxy (13–12–7, 46 points), who are tied with the Portland Timbers for the fifth-most points in the Western Conference with two matches remaining. The top seven teams make the playoffs.