While Poly couldn't quite beat Arleta on Wednesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-point loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Poly Parrots fell just short of the Arleta Mustangs by a score of 8-6. Poly was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Arleta apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
ALISSA MENDEZ made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. MERCEDES FRIERE was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Arleta's side, 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, the team relied heavily on ISABEL MENA, who went 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. Another player making a difference was JUSTINE MEJIA, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Poly and nudges their season record down to 4-6. As for Arleta, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Poly 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. As for Arleta, they will head out on the road to square off against Venice at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Arleta is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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