For the second straight game, Taft will face off against Wasco. The Wildcats will welcome the Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Taft has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Wasco will arrive with six straight wins.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Taft's offense. They lost 6-0 to Wasco on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Wasco's part, the result came thanks to Damian Santos's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up six Ks. Santos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Wasco let Eaden Macias and Matthew Wimberly run wild. Macias got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Wimberly got on base in two of his three plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Those four stolen bases gave Wimberly a new career-high.
Taft's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Wasco, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Taft has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wasco struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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