Poly extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-10 in the process. They came up short against the Verdugo Hills Dons, falling 15-3. The Parrots were not able to make up for their defeat to the Dons from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
TAYLA COLLINS was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
As for Verdugo Hills, the victory got them back to even at 5-5-1. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly 12 runs.
On Verdugo Hills' side, Kaitlyn Barba made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Barba has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs.
In other batting news, Lauren Brink was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Emily Wagner was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Coming up, Poly will be playing in front of their home fans against Arleta at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Parrots are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Verdugo Hills, they will take on Westlake in a tournament on Saturday.
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