For the second straight game, Providence will face off against Polytechnic. The Pioneers will square off against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Providence fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Polytechnic on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.
For Polytechnic's part, Alejandro KohnRabassa and Caiden Kennedy made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, KohnRabassa tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Kennedy struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. KohnRabassa also tossed a walk, which is notable because Polytechnic is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-10 otherwise. At the plate, KohnRabassa went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Kennedy went 4-for-5 with two runs and one RBI. Those four hits gave Kennedy a new career-high.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Connor Poon, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Harrison Unanue also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Polytechnic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .436. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Providence's loss dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Polytechnic, they moved to 4-11 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Providence's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Pioneers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Polytechnic, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Providence continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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