Mansueto had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the ACERO Garcia Patriots 11-10. This was payback for Mansueto, who suffered a 1-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ethan Lymon made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lymon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with six RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, Nicholas Resendiz and Oswaldo Patino-Gonzalez did most of the damage at the plate: Resendiz scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Patino-Gonzalez scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Angel Santos, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On ACERO Garcia's side, Isaiah Perez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Perez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Johan Contreras was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mansueto's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for ACERO Garcia, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Mansueto will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Cristo Rey Jesuit at 5:00 p.m. As for ACERO Garcia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Goode STEM Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. ACERO Garcia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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