For the second straight game, Taft will face off against Dayton. The Tigers will take on the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Taft is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
While Taft's win against Dayton wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday.
Lonnie West
| 04/06/26 vs Dayton | 2 |
| 03/28/26 vs Burns | 2 |
| 03/17/26 vs Sisters | 0 |
Lonnie West made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Callen Ward was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2025. Zack Hankins was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Taft lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Dayton's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Taft, their record is now 9-0.
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