The Tahquitz Titans will head out on the road to take on the Vasquez Mustangs at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Tahquitz is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games.
Tahquitz can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent match last Tuesday. Everything went their way against West Valley as Tahquitz made off with a 21-0 win.
Lillian Phelps made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Phelps has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Phelps was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four RBI.
In other batting news, Tahquitz let Reyna Garcia and Suriah Ortiz loose on the outfield. Garcia scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Ortiz went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Ortiz is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jade Reyes, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
Meanwhile, Vasquez unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 9-5 to Verdugo Hills.
Rylan Doll made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hartley Lundquist, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Tahquitz's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-4. As for Vasquez, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Tahquitz has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Vasquez struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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