A Playoff Heartbreaker
The Long Beach Poly baseball team saw its campaign cut short on Tuesday night, dropping a 2‑1 decision to Cathedral in the second round of the CIF‑Southern Section Division 5 playoffs.
Cathedral struck first, capitalizing on a shaky opening inning to take a 1‑0 lead, setting the tone for a tightly contested match.
Poly answered in the second frame when Will Trunnelle darted home on a wild pitch, knotting the game and sparking a surge of optimism among the home crowd.
The lead changed hands again in the third inning as Cathedral’s bats warmed up, reclaiming the advantage and ultimately holding on for the victory.
The narrow margin underscores the fine line between advancement and elimination, a reality that both programs will dissect as they look ahead to next season.