ITW David Speer Academy lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They lost 11-4 to the Taft Eagles. ITW David Speer Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Anaiyah Costoso was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brianna Robles, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
On Taft's side, Olivia Saldana made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Saldana has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Saldana was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Taft let Elena Gonzalez and Joselyn Ulloa loose on the outfield. Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Ulloa scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Victoria Perez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
ITW David Speer Academy's loss dropped their record down to 16-6. As for Taft, their victory bumped their record up to 18-5.
ITW David Speer Academy will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Ridgewood at 5:00 p.m. As for Taft, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Mather at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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