Taft was the 1-0 winner over Harlan when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Taft Raiders took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Harlan Hawks on Tuesday.
Alyssa Rangel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Taft saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kristin Lopez, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Harlan's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Aubrey Flores gave up only one earned run on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Prisais Quintero, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Taft has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Harlan, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 15-4.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Brennan the next time they take the field. Harlan will head out to face Brennan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Taft will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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