Softball Recap: Tuesday's Victory Is Taft's Ninth in Last 12 Outings

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 vs Payton College Prep	15
04/12/25 vs Northside	15
04/22/25 @ Hancock	13
04/12/25 @ Lincoln Park	10
04/01/25 vs Mason County	10

Taft's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Hancock a 13-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Taft, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Michaela Power made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Victoria Perez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Mia Perez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.

Taft kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Taft has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Hancock, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Coming up, Taft is taking a road trip to face off against Antioch at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sequoits will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hancock, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Oak Lawn at 4:30 p.m.