Taft and Riverview East Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Taft Senators will head out on the road to square off against the Riverview East Academy Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Taft is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Taft will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Riverview East Academy on Wednesday. Taft came out on top against Riverview East Academy by a score of 13-10. Taft's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Riverview East Academy's part, Arliss Estepp was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out ten over 4.1 innings pitched. Estepp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Estepp was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Crosley Shroyer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Shroyer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Bryston Jackson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Riverview East Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Taft made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Riverview East Academy, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
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