Jones and Taft squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Jones had to settle for second. They lost 15-0 to the Taft Eagles. Jones has not had much luck with Taft recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Taft's part, Michaela Power and Elena Gonzalez were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Power tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gonzalez tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Power has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Power scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Gonzalez scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Gabriela Gonzalez and Samantha Ricken did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzalez scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Ricken scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Joselyn Ulloa, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Jones' loss dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Taft, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matches, which somehow isn't as good as their 26-8 record this season.
As of now, neither Jones nor Taft have any future games scheduled.
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