Trimble Tech scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Polytechnic Parrots with a sharp 15-2 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Trimble Tech with their most commanding win of the season.
Eduardo Gallardo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Trimble Tech got a massive performance out of Nick Martinez, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Adam Nunez was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
On Polytechnic's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Samuel Garcia, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Polytechnic hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trimble Tech struck out eight times.
Trimble Tech is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Polytechnic, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trimble Tech will square off against Arlington Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Trimble Tech sitting on four straight victories and Arlington Heights on nine. As for Polytechnic, they will head out on the road to face off against South Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Hills will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Polytechnic surely won't give up without a fight.
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