For the second straight game, Polytechnic will face off against South Hills. The Parrots will welcome the Scorpions at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Polytechnic has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Polytechnic's offense. They came up short against South Hills on Tuesday, falling 20-0. The Parrots have struggled against the Scorpions recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For South Hills' part, Kevin Ruiz made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Ruiz has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with five RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Gustavo Cortina was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Miguel Mata was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
South Hills was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Polytechnic only posted a batting average of .062.
Polytechnic's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for South Hills, their victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 8-6.
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