George West is 0-8 against Taft since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Longhorns will be playing in front of their home fans against the Greyhounds at 6:00 p.m. George West has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
George West managed to slip by Mathis the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Longhorns came up short against the Pirates on Tuesday, falling 12-2. The Longhorns have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Taft got themselves on the board against Aransas Pass on Tuesday, but Aransas Pass never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 15-0 win. Considering the Greyhounds have won eight contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Josette Aparicio made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Juliana Alaniz and Jewelysa Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Alaniz scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Garcia scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Garcia is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played. Daviana Mendez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Taft has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for George West, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
George West suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Taft when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Longhorns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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