Providence blew Polytechnic out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Polytechnic got their revenge. The Pioneers fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 7-5. Pioneers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Panthers since on Thursday.
Madelynn Watts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Evangelina Aleman stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Mia Allinson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Providence's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-4. As for Polytechnic, their record now sits at 8-6.
Providence wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-3 victory against Chadwick on the 29th. As for Polytechnic, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-8 defeat against Flintridge Prep on the 29th.
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