Cubs
| 04/11/25 @ Rio Hondo Prep | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Chadwick | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs Providence | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Polytechnic | 8 |
| 03/18/25 vs Flintridge Prep | 5 |
| + 10 more games |
Mayfield is 9-1 against Polytechnic since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Cubs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 3:30 p.m. Mayfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Mayfield managed to slip by Rio Hondo Prep the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cubs lost 9-3 to the Kares on Friday. The Cubs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Mayfield saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Taylor, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Polytechnic faced off against South Pasadena on Saturday. The Panthers took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Amelia Shih was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Polytechnic's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Mayfield, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mayfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Polytechnic struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mayfield skirted past Polytechnic 8-6 in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Cubs repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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