Taylor was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 6-3 to the Anderson Titans, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Taylor of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Avery Smolenski made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Shufeldt, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Taylor now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Anderson, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taylor will take on Trenton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Trenton's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Taylor's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Anderson, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Woodhaven at 4:30 p.m.
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