Softball Preview: Taft Wildcats vs. Bakersfield Christian Eagles
Taft has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Bakersfield Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Taft: 1.5, Bakersfield Christian: 1.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Taft is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They never let Tulare Western onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. Taft might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 21 games by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to JADA MIZENER's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on RYLEE OWENS, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was AUTUMN FARKAS, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bakersfield Christian entered their tilt with Wasco with 25 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 26. They skirted past the Tigers 3-2.
Anabell Hinojosa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dakoda Hilvers, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Bella Thomas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Taft's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 29-2-1. As for Bakersfield Christian, their win bumped their record up to 26-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Taft has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Bakersfield Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.1. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Taft skirted past Bakersfield Christian 1-0 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Does Taft have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bakersfield Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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