Softball Recap: Friday's Win Is Taft's Sixth in Last Eight Outings

Softball Recap: Taft Eagles vs. ITW David Speer Academy Pride

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May 2, 2025, 5:23pm

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Taft's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the ITW David Speer Academy Pride 16-1. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Taft got a great performance from Claire Dennewitz as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched.

On the hitting side, Taft let Gabriela Gonzalez and Michaela Power run wild. Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Power went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Gonzalez has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Jiselle Hernandez, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.

Taft kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 11-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Taft is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-9 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Taft will head out to square off against Stevenson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Payton College Prep at 5:00 p.m. on the 13th.

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