Kelly is 3-0 against Mansueto since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Kelly Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Mansueto Leopards at 4:30 p.m. Kelly will be strutting in after a win while Mansueto will be coming in after a loss.
Last Wednesday, Kelly sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park.
Alfredo Socorro was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Socorro was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Gabriel Rojas was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. D'Angelo Lima was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Mansueto had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their tough 15-0 defeat to Hubbard might stick with them for a while. The loss means Mansueto is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Everything went Kelly's way against Mansueto when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Kelly made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kelly since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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