Arleta has not done well against Poly recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Arleta Mustangs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Poly Parrots and snuck past 8-6. This was payback for Arleta, who suffered a 3-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
OLIVIA FIGUEROA spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, ISABEL MENA was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and an RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of JUSTINE MEJIA, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Poly's side, ALISSA MENDEZ was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. JAZLYN GALLARDO was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Arleta has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Poly, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-6.
Arleta will head out on the road to face off against Venice at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Venice will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Arleta surely won't give up without a fight. As for Poly, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grant at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Poly is facing Grant at the right time seeing as Grant is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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