Palos Verdes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Sea Kings have suffered since April 4, 2024.
Wren Woods was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Palos Verdes saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kai Van Scoyoc, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Franco Correa was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Palos Verdes' loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Long Beach Poly, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palos Verdes will head out to face off against Santa Monica at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Long Beach Poly, they will take on Valley Christian in a tournament on Monday.
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