Taft got themselves on the board against ITW David Speer Academy on Saturday, but ITW David Speer Academy never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Pride with a sharp 20-0 win. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Camila Rodriguez-Estrada was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rodriguez-Estrada was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Joe Falkowski looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Lucas Espinosa and Israel Rodriguez did most of the damage at the plate: Espinosa scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Rodriguez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most stolen bases Rodriguez has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Giuseppe Lampignano Aguero, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Taft has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run this season. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Taft will face off against Johnstown-Monroe at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they will take on Von Steuben at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. ITW David Speer Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Von Steuben has averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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