The Monache Marauders will challenge the Taft Wildcats at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Monache 2.4, Taft 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
While Monache's win against Wasco wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Monache never let Wasco get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday. The Marauders haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Danika Sanchez looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amiee Rivas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Aalyha Mendoza also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four games, Taft finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tehachapi. The Wildcats' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Rilynne Stenderup spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Taft saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylee Owens, who scored no runs while going 1-for-2.
Monache's victory bumped their record up to 4-2-1. As for Taft, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Monache has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Taft struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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