Tulare Western has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Taft Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tulare Western is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Tulare Western is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against Independence as Tulare Western made off with a 14-4 win. The result was nothing new for Tulare Western, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.
Addison Lee made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Lee has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lee was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Alivea Salcedo was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Morgan Escobar was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Taft came tearing into Friday's contest with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over the Conquistadores.
The result came thanks to JADA MIZENER's shutout, as she gave up just four hits.
Tulare Western pushed their record up to 15-11 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Taft, their record is now 28-2-1.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Tulare Western hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Taft struggles in that department as they've averaged .388. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tulare Western might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Taft in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Tulare Western, MAYCIE BARRETT (who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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