It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Etiwanda had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits with a sharp 9-2 win. Etiwanda might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 18 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Alyssa Galindo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Galindo was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Taylor Wren was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and a triple. Justyne Zabala was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Etiwanda's victory was their 13th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-5. As for Long Beach Poly, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
Etiwanda will challenge La Canada at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (La Canada: 3.7, Etiwanda: 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. Long Beach Poly does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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