Taylor extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 3-9 in the process. They fell 6-2 to the Reading Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-1 on Wednesday.
Taylor saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josh Paff, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Reading, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
On Reading's side, Charlie Hess was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Hess has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor Davis, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Jason Lunsford was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Taylor will challenge Indian Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Braves have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Reading, they will head out on the road to take on Mariemont at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight.
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