Taft fell victim to Metea Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 6-0 to the Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
James Fasuna was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Taft's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Metea Valley, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Taft will take on Lake View at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Metea Valley, they will host DeKalb at 4:30 p.m. on the 11th.
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