Bakersfield Christian has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Taft Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bakersfield Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They skirted past Wasco 3-2.
Anabell Hinojosa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dakoda Hilvers was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Thomas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Taft put the finishing touches on their 21st blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They blew past Tulare Western 10-0. Winning may never get old, but Taft sure is getting used to it with their 15th in a row.
Not much got past JADA MIZENER, who gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks to keep Tulare Western off the board.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on RYLEE OWENS, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. AUTUMN FARKAS was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Bakersfield Christian pushed their record up to 26-1 with that victory, which was their 15th straight at home. As for Taft, their win bumped their record up to 29-2-1.
Saturday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Bakersfield Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Taft struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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