After losing to Chicago Academy the last time they met, Clemente decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Clemente Wildcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Chicago Academy Cougars 11-9.
The team relied heavily on Jesus Ramos, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Sean Davis was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Clemente's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Chicago Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clemente will take on Mather at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mather is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Chicago Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Amundsen at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Amundsen's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests.
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