Poly extended their losing streak to 11 on Wednesday, dropping them down to 5-12. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Verdugo Hills Dons. That's two games in a row now that the Parrots have lost by exactly four runs.
ROCHELLE MORENO made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. EVANY GALAVIZ was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
As for Verdugo Hills, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-8-1. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 5-12 Poly and 7-14 Arleta.
On Verdugo Hills' side, Madesyn Meadows made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meadows was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Karlina Ortiz and Lauren Brink did most of the damage at the plate: Ortiz went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Brink went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Ortiz has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Aurora Mares, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Poly is set to take on their familiar foe Arleta at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Verdugo Hills will challenge rival San Fernando at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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