Taft had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it five. They came up short against the Granada Hills Charter Highlanders, falling 20-4. If the Toreadors were looking for revenge after losing 14-0 to the Highlanders when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Taft saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexandra Chase, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double was Chase's first of the season.
As for Granada Hills Charter, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-3. Considering they have won ten contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Granada Hills Charter's side, Addison Moorman looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Moorman has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alana Miller was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Lainey Brown was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run and four RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Taft will take on rival El Camino Real at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Granada Hills Charter is set to challenge their familiar foe Birmingham at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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