It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Taft had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Lane Tech Champions. The result was nothing new for Taft, who have now won 20 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Elena Gonzalez was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Michaela Power, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Lane Tech's side, Gianna Phillips was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Phillips has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played.
The win (which was Taft's third in a row) raised their record to 27-8. As for Lane Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-11.
As of now, neither Taft nor Lane Tech have any future games scheduled.
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