Baseball Recap: Argo Comes Up Short

Chicago University hit Argo with a five-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Argonauts lost 9-3 to the Maroons. The Argonauts' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

Valente Melero

Hits Against

05/14/25 vs Chicago University	2
05/10/25 vs Crete-Monee	0
05/08/25 @ Bremen	1

Valente Melero put in work no matter where he played. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.

Argo's record now sits at 11-19. As for Chicago University, they moved to 6-12 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Argo will face off against Oak Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Chicago University, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Shore Country Day at 5:00 p.m. The Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.07 runs per game on average), something the Maroons will no doubt try to take advantage of.