Polytechnic extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-6. They came up short against the South Hills Scorpions, falling 15-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Parrots were not able to get on the board.
As for South Hills, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-5. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For South Hills' part, Kim Valenzuela was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Valenzuela was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Miley Gonzalez and Natalie Guijosa did most of the damage at the plate: Gonzalez went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, one stolen base, and one run, while Guijosa got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Gonzalez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Emma Serrano also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Coming up, Polytechnic will be playing at home against Trimble Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for South Hills, they will head out to challenge Stephenville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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