Malibu was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Milken Wildcats.
Tanner Kies was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Grayson Polatin was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Malibu's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Milken, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Malibu will venture away from home to face off against Oak Park at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Milken, they will head out to square off against Providence at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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