Taft won against Aransas Pass last Tuesday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Greyhounds didn't even let the George West Longhorns on the board, marking the Greyhounds' second-straight 15-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Greyhounds in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now won nine in a row.
Josette Aparicio made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Jewelysa Garcia
| 04/04/25 @ George West | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Aransas Pass | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Odem | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ West Oso | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs George West | 2 |
In other batting news, Daviana Mendez and Jewelysa Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Mendez went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Garcia scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Garcia a new career-high. Kaila Castillo was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Taft's record is now 15-8. As for George West, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Taft will be playing in front of their home fans against West Oso at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Greyhounds are facing the Bears at the right time seeing as the Bears are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for George West, they will head out on the road to challenge Aransas Pass at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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