Bears
| 04/10/26 vs Liberty | 7-5 |
| 04/08/26 @ Valley View | 5-0 |
| 04/04/26 vs Del Oro | 6-2 |
Poly took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Liberty, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bears sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Bison on Friday. The victory was nothing new for the Bears as they're now sitting on three straight.
Marley Audoma spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Poly got a massive performance out of Violet Espin, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Espin has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Brookelyn Duerfeldt, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Poly kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Poly's record now sits at 13-7. As for Liberty, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 10-3.
Poly and Liberty should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Bears will square off against Arlington at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank advantage (41 vs. 361). Meanwhile, Liberty (ranked 86th) will meet JW North (ranked 275th) at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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