Chicago Taft Defeats Auburn After Fourth Inning Rally

Victoria Perez's big day at the plate leads Taft to 17-3 win over Auburn.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:20am

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The Chicago Taft Eagles entered the fourth inning with a two-run lead over Auburn, but then exploded for seven runs in the frame to defeat Auburn 17-3. Taft's Victoria Perez had a standout performance, going 5-for-5 with three RBIs and two triples. Auburn's Giada Sinclair hit a two-run double in the first inning, but the Trojans couldn't overcome Taft's fourth-inning surge.

Why it matters

This high school baseball matchup between Chicago Taft and Auburn showcases the competitive nature of the local sports scene, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage in the season standings.

The details

After taking a 2-0 lead early, the Chicago Taft Eagles erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning to pull away from Auburn and win the game 17-3. Taft's Victoria Perez had a standout offensive performance, going a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs and two triples. Auburn's Giada Sinclair provided a bright spot for the Trojans with a two-run double in the first inning, but Taft's fourth-inning rally proved too much for Auburn to overcome.

  • The game was played on March 18, 2026.
  • Taft entered the fourth inning with a two-run lead over Auburn.

The players

Victoria Perez

A standout player for the Chicago Taft Eagles, Perez went 5-for-5 at the plate with three RBIs and two triples.

Giada Sinclair

An Auburn Trojans player who hit a two-run double in the first inning to give her team an early lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The two teams will face off again tomorrow in Staunton.

The takeaway

This high-scoring game showcases the competitive nature of the local high school baseball scene, with both teams looking to gain an early advantage in the season standings.