The Polytechnic Panthers will head out to take on the Providence Pioneers at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Polytechnic's hitters haven't had much luck over their past four games, but Tuesday's matchup will give them a chance to turn things around.
Polytechnic might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-2 to Rio Hondo Prep, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Caiden Kennedy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Polytechnic saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Chui, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was Chui's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Providence earned a 4-1 win over Chadwick on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pioneers.
Providence also got a great performance from Cade Mackenzie as he pitched six innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
Providence's record is now 7-9. As for Polytechnic, their loss dropped their record down to 3-11.
Polytechnic skirted past Providence 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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