Taft had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Riverview East Academy Hawks by a score of 13-10 on Wednesday. Taft's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
For Riverview East Academy's part, Arliss Estepp put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only one earned run while striking out ten over 4.1 innings pitched. Estepp has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Estepp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Crosley Shroyer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Shroyer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Bryston Jackson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Riverview East Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Taft made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Riverview East Academy, they dropped their record down to 2-3 with that loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Taft will take on Riverview East Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverview East Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Gamble Montessori at 1:00 p.m. Riverview East Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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