With a playoff win on the line, Long Beach Poly rose to the challenge on Thursday. They came out on top against the Edison Chargers by a score of 5-1. That's two games straight that the Jackrabbits have won by exactly four runs.
Tegan Breaux spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits.
On the hitting side, Emoni Lam Sam was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kween Tauala, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Long Beach Poly was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .344 or higher in six consecutive matchups.
Long Beach Poly has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Edison, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-15.
Looking ahead, Long Beach Poly will square off against South El Monte at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something the Jackrabbits surely won't give up without a fight. Edison does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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