Poly is 2-8 against Chavez since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Parrots will host the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
On Wednesday, Poly needed a bit of extra time to put away San Fernando. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tigers, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Parrots have posted since April 26, 2024.
ISABELLA NAVARRO was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching eight innings while giving up seven earned runs off eight hits. NAVARRO was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on TAYLA COLLINS, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was ROCHELLE MORENO, who went 2-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Poly hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive matchups.
Chavez came out on top against Arleta on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Mustangs 7-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Jessica Ramos and Alyssa Anaya did most of the damage at the plate: Ramos got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one RBI, while Anaya went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Vida Gomez, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Chavez's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Poly, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Poly hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Chavez struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Poly might still be hurting after the 11-5 defeat they got from Chavez when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Parrots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
