Polytechnic extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-15. They lost 23-3 to the Arlington Heights Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 27-0 on Tuesday.
Polytechnic saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Rodriguez, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Arlington Heights, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-9-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
On Arlington Heights' side, Ollie Norris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Norris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Roy Perez was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Adrian Reyes also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Polytechnic will take on rival Wyatt at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Arlington Heights is set to face off against their familiar foe South Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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