Softball Preview: Whitney Young Dolphins vs. Taft Eagles
After two games on the road, Whitney Young is heading back home. They will take on the Taft Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Whitney Young sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Loyola Academy.
Liani Delgado looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Chiqui Vazquez was excellent, going 4-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Kate Coonan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Taft came tearing into in their third game on Saturday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 8-4 win over the Bison.
Jiselle Hernandez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Mia Perez was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Joselyn Ulloa, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Whitney Young's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. As for Taft, their win bumped their record up to 10-2.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Whitney Young hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Taft struggles in that department as they've averaged .357. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Whitney Young came up short against Taft when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Whitney Young have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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