After soaring to ten runs the game before, Taft was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They came up short against the Granada Hills Charter Highlanders, falling 8-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-4 back in April.
Taft saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chiara Cioffi, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Taft has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Granada Hills Charter, their victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Taft will take on El Camino Real at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Toreadors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Granada Hills Charter, they will square off against Birmingham at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Highlanders surely won't give up without a fight.
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