Monrovia is 5-0 against Polytechnic since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Monrovia Wildcats will head out on the road to challenge the Polytechnic Panthers at 3:15 p.m. Monrovia's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Polytechnic's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Monrovia is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering South Pasadena just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 11-1 to the Tigers.
Monrovia got a good showing from Maddox Morales, who tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits.
At the plate, Monrovia saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Troy Grise, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Polytechnic, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past Providence 3-2.
Caiden Kennedy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sean Asperger was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Monrovia's defeat dropped their record down to 16-10. As for Polytechnic, their win bumped their record up to 17-6.
Monrovia skirted past Polytechnic 4-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for Monrovia since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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