Taft lost to Kennedy on Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Wildcats skirted past the Thunderbirds 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted against the Thunderbirds since March 22, 2022.
Carter Moore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
Ben Nuncio
| 02/28/26 vs California City | 3 |
| 03/19/26 @ Kennedy | 2 |
| 03/17/26 vs Kennedy | 2 |
| 03/12/26 @ Strathmore | 2 |
| 02/28/26 @ Legacy Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ben Nuncio, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Taft's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't).
Taft's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Kennedy, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 5-3.
Looking ahead, Taft will head out on the road to square off against Lemoore at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday. As for Kennedy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wasco at 4:00 p.m.
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