For the second straight game, Taft will face off against Kennedy. The Wildcats are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will face off against the Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Taft is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season.
Taft had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 28-run drubbing they dealt Kennedy on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitcher stepped up to hand the Thunderbirds a 28-0 shutout. That 28-run margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Rilynne Stenderup
| 03/17/26 vs Kennedy | 13 |
| 03/10/26 vs Golden Valley | 11 |
| 03/07/26 vs Liberty | 3 |
| 03/04/26 vs Tulare Union | 4 |
| 03/04/26 vs Hoover | 5 |
Rilynne Stenderup was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 6 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylee Owens, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2025. Jenna Rios was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Taft always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .738. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Taft's record is now 5-1. As for Kennedy, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5-1.
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