Poly is on a five-game streak of home losses, and Arleta an 11-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Poly Parrots will welcome the Arleta Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. Poly has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Poly couldn't beat Verdugo Hills on Wednesday even though they stacked six runs on them in the seventh inning. The Parrots fell 11-7 to the Dons. That's two games in a row now that the Parrots have lost by exactly four runs.
ROCHELLE MORENO was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was EVANY GALAVIZ, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Arleta came up short against Kennedy on Wednesday and fell 7-3.
Arleta saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was ADRIANA VASQUEZ DURAN, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Arleta's loss dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Poly, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Poly hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Arleta struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Poly suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Arleta in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Parrots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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