Poly has no trouble against Grant

By Team Reports Mar 24, 2024, 11:50am

Recap: Poly Parrots vs. Grant Lancers

Poly was handed a two-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Grant on Friday. The Poly Parrots blew past the Grant Lancers 23-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Poly also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.

ISABELLA NAVARRO and MERCEDES FRIERE made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, NAVARRO tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, FRIERE tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, NAVARRO scored five runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while FRIERE went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Poly let ISABELLA SANTILLAN and NATALIA REYES loose on the outfield. SANTILLAN scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while REYES scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of RAECHEL GARDEA, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double.

On Grant's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madisyn Gonner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Poly's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Grant, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Poly will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on North Hollywood at 3:00 p.m. on April 3rd. As for Grant, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Arleta at 3:00 p.m. on April 3rd. Arleta is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.

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