Baseball Preview: South Boston Knights vs. Boston International
The South Boston Knights will head out on the road to face off against Boston International at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday. South Boston knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Boston International likes a good challenge.
South Boston can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Tech Boston Academy/Academy of Public Service.
Ahmir Pimentel made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pimentel was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Geovani Juliano looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Dayilson Nu?ez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Nu?ez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Deivizon Mejia, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Boston International was a bit more limited in their game on April 12th. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Boston Latin Academy. The loss continues a trend for Boston International in their matchups with Boston Latin Academy: they've now lost nine in a row.
South Boston pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Boston International, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
South Boston might still be hurting after the 9-3 defeat they got from Boston International in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can South Boston avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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