Taft can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Stevens Falcons out 6-5. This was payback for Taft, who suffered a 10-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
Dylan Caron looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Nathan Hopping was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Saybien Guzman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Stevens' side, Eli Rodriguez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ivan Mata, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Stevens was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Taft's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-20-1. As for Stevens, they dropped their record down to 9-14 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Taft will take on Sotomayor at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Taft will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Stevens, they will head out on the road to face off against Brennan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brennan's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Stevens' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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