Mayfield had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They skirted past the Chadwick Dolphins 6-4. That's two games straight that the Cubs have won by exactly two runs.
Mackenzie Taylor
| 04/09/25 @ Chadwick | 3 |
| 02/20/25 vs Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary | 2 |
| 04/03/24 vs Westridge | 2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Alhambra | 1 |
| 04/19/24 @ Rio Hondo Prep | 1 |
Mackenzie Taylor made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaz Johnson, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Kennedy Taylor was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Mayfield's record is now 7-5-2. As for Chadwick, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mayfield will face off against Rio Hondo Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Chadwick, they will challenge Polytechnic at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Dolphins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 11.6 runs per game this season.
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