In what's become a running theme this season, Polytechnic gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Chadwick Dolphins as the Polytechnic Panthers made off with an 18-1 victory. That's more bragging rights for Polytechnic, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Amelia Shih was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Shih has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Shih was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eila Chan, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Brynn Connolly, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Polytechnic's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Chadwick, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8-1.
Polytechnic will head out on the road to take on Flintridge Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Polytechnic and Flintridge Prep are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Chadwick, they will be playing at home against Providence at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Chadwick's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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