Softball Recap: Taft Has No Trouble Against Whitnall

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

04/16/25 vs Payton College Prep	15
04/12/25 vs Northside	15
04/22/25 @ Hancock	13
04/26/25 @ Whitnall	10
04/12/25 @ Lincoln Park	10

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Oak Creek, Taft was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Whitnall Falcons. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won eight contests by seven runs or more so far this season.

Michaela Power made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 13 games.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Victoria Perez, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mia Perez, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Taft kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are 9-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Taft is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Whitnall, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6.

Looking ahead, Taft will square off against Amundsen at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Whitnall, they will take on Oak Creek at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.