Taylor's game two weeks ago was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Crooms Academy Panthers 9-3. That's more bragging rights for Taylor, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Roberto Mancilla, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Alfredo Segura was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Crooms Academy's side, Leland Smith and Caden Bachand stepped up to the plate in a big way. Smith scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Bachand went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Caden Nocentino, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Taylor's win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Crooms Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Taylor will head out on the road to square off against Trinity Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Crooms Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Halifax Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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