Polytechnic extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Alhambra Moors. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Moors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2021.
Luke Phillips made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
As for Alhambra, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 19 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games.
On Alhambra's side, Aiden Kim looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. What's more, Kim posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
At the plate, Alhambra's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Daniel Gonzalez, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Polytechnic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Alhambra, they will take on Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Moors surely won't give up without a fight.
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