Taft put the finishing touches on their 17th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They blew past the Ridgewood Rebels 17-1. Taft's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Michaela Power made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Power has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Power was even better at the plate, firing off three home runs and eight RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Joselyn Ulloa was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Elena Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Taft is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. As for Ridgewood, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taft will take on St. Laurence at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ridgewood, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Maine West at 4:30 p.m. Maine West will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Ridgewood surely won't give up without a fight.
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