Hancock fell victim to Taft and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. Their rough 16-0 loss to the Taft Eagles might stick with them for a while. Hancock has struggled against Taft recently, as their match on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
For Taft's part, Michaela Power made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Power has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Power was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, Taft got a massive performance out of Liliana Mar, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Victoria Perez, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI.
Hancock's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Taft, they pushed their record up to 14-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hancock will take on Northside at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Taft, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln Park at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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