The Poly Parrots will head out on the road to square off against the Verdugo Hills Dons at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Poly has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Poly came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 14-4 to Chavez. The Parrots have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Poly saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ROCHELLE MORENO, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Verdugo Hills, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They skirted past Arleta 2-1. The Dons haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Madesyn Meadows spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Verdugo Hills hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arleta struck out 12 times.
Poly's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Verdugo Hills, their record is now 6-10-1.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Poly hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Verdugo Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Poly suffered a grim 15-3 defeat to Verdugo Hills in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Parrots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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