Arlington Heights is 6-0 against Polytechnic since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Arlington Heights Yellowjackets will head out on the road to challenge the Polytechnic Parrots at 7:00 p.m. Arlington Heights is looking to tack on another W to their 14-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Arlington Heights gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They blew past Trimble Tech 14-5.
Noah Castillo made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Castillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, Caleb Eagar was a standout: he went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Scooter New, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Polytechnic can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over South Hills.
Polytechnic saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alfonso Agundis, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Arlington Heights' record now sits at 19-3. As for Polytechnic, their record is now 8-9.
Arlington Heights' speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Arlington Heights has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Polytechnic, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Arlington Heights continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Arlington Heights' way against Polytechnic in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Arlington Heights made off with a 27-1 win. Will Arlington Heights repeat their success, or does Polytechnic have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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