With a playoff win on the line, Western rose to the challenge on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Taravella Trojans a 15-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won eight in a row.
Brayden Rivera was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Gia Solano
| 04/28/25 vs Taravella | 4 |
| 03/14/24 vs Taravella | 3 |
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In other batting news, Katarina Kuma and Gia Solano did most of the damage at the plate: Kuma got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Solano got on base in two of her three plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Solano a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Analie Diaz, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Western always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .759. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Western's win bumped their record up to 16-5-1. As for Taravella, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Western will take on Coral Glades at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Taravella does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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