McFarland hasn't had much luck against Taft recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cougars will host the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. McFarland has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McFarland is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They lost 12-4 to California City.
McFarland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Ortega, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Taft couldn't beat Shafter on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the fifth inning. The Wildcats fell just short of the Generals by a score of 10-8. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cash Clark put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Clark was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Dylan Clark was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Taft's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for McFarland, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. McFarland has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Taft struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
McFarland suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Taft in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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