Long Beach Poly came tearing into Wednesday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Cabrillo Jaguars 12-6. Considering the Jackrabbits have won six games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Will Trunnelle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Long Beach Poly let Tate Hammond and Caleb Safotu run wild. Hammond went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Safotu went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That triple was Hammond's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Fausto Gaxiola III, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Jackrabbits
| 03/25/26 @ Cabrillo | 41.2% |
| 03/23/26 vs St. Anthony | 28.6% |
| 03/20/26 vs Lakewood | 16.7% |
| 03/13/26 @ Jordan | 35.5% |
| 03/11/26 vs Cerritos | 25% |
| + 18 more games |
Long Beach Poly was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2025.
Long Beach Poly's record now sits at 11-4. As for Cabrillo, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Long Beach Poly will head out to face off against Millikan at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Jackrabbits' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cabrillo, they will venture away from home to take on Hawthorne at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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