It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Taft had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Solorio Sun Warriors, sneaking past 3-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-0 back in March.
Taft got a great performance from Danny Marr as he struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Marr has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Taft's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Giuseppe Lampignano Aguero, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Taft now has a winning record of 16-15. As for Solorio, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Taft will venture away from home to face off against Simeon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Solorio, they will head out on the road to square off against Loyola Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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