Bears
| 03/27/26 @ Moreno Valley | 9-2 |
| 03/25/26 vs Moreno Valley | 6-2 |
| 03/20/26 @ Arlington | 1-0 |
| 03/18/26 vs Arlington | 6-5 |
| 03/13/26 vs Paloma Valley | 6-1 |
Poly extended their winning streak to five on Friday, bumping them up to 9-3. They blew past the Moreno Valley Vikings 9-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-2 on Wednesday.
Danny Bedford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Keaton Pilliter, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Neri, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Poly was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Moreno Valley only posted a batting average of .269.
As for Moreno Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since March 2nd.
On Moreno Valley's side, D. McCauley was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
Looking ahead, Poly will square off against Rancho Verde at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Moreno Valley, they will take on Hillcrest at 3:15 p.m. on Friday.
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