If Garfield was riding high fresh off their 17-1 takedown of Marshall last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bulldogs fell just short of the Port of Los Angeles Polar Bears by a score of 6-5 on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Polar Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Nadia Carrillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Madilyn Mu?oz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rosalie Aguilera, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Garfield has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-7 record this season. As for Port of Los Angeles, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4.
Garfield and Port of Los Angeles should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Bulldogs (ranked 457th) will meet Bell (ranked 930th) at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Port of Los Angeles will take on Fremont at 2:30 p.m. on Monday with a big rank advantage (317 vs. 693).
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