George West is 0-7 against Taft since March of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. The George West Longhorns will challenge the Taft Greyhounds at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
George West took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mathis, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. George West narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Mathis 1-0. The victory was some much needed relief for the Longhorns as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Taft, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Aransas Pass on Friday as Taft made off with a 12-2 win. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Greyhounds' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Josette Aparicio made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Daviana Mendez and Jewelysa Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Mendez went 1-for-2 with four RBI and one run, while Garcia scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Angel Quintero also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Taft always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
George West's record is now 3-10. As for Taft, they moved to 10-7 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
George West suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Taft in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can George West avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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