Taft was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Wasco on Tuesday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 7-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cash Clark was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Dylan Clark
| 04/08/25 vs Wasco | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Chavez | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Kennedy | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Chavez | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Garces Memorial | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Dylan Clark was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Taft is 2-1 when Clark posts two or more runs, but 3-8 otherwise.
Taft was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wasco only posted a batting average of .045.
Taft's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-9. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Wasco, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Tigers beat Taft by a score of 6-5 on Thursday.
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