Softball Recap: Taylor Wins Going Away Against New Smyrna Beach

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

02/20/25 @ Seabreeze	20
03/24/25 @ Pine Ridge	19
03/13/25 @ Interlachen	17
04/10/25 vs Crescent City	16
04/01/25 @ Atlantic	16

Taylor was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Barracudas with a sharp 14-4 win. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by nine runs or more this season.

Cheyenne Hough made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Harper Rush and Georgia Hough did most of the damage at the plate: Rush went 2-for-4 with one home run and six RBI, while Georgia scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Those six RBI gave Rush a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Taylor Lane, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

Taylor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Taylor's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for New Smyrna Beach, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taylor will host Seabreeze at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Sandcrabs have averaged an impressive 12.3 runs per game this season. As for New Smyrna Beach, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Atlantic at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.