After having lost a blowout in their previous game against El Camino Real, Chatsworth was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Taft Toreadors by a score of 6-3. That's more bragging rights for Chatsworth, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Samantha Roldan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Roldan was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lila Mashhoud, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emily Hernandez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Chatsworth, Taft also got a great game from a two-way player: Chiara Cioffi. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Cioffi has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Cioffi was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Katelyn Levine made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
The win got Chatsworth back to even at 7-7-1. As for Taft, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Chatsworth will be playing at home against Birmingham at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Chatsworth: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Birmingham has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Taft, they will take on Granada Hills Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Granada Hills Charter will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Taft surely won't give up without a fight.
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