Salem Academy Charter took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against East Boston, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Navigator narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Jets 4-3. This was payback for the Navigator, who suffered a 13-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Yuriel Gonzalez Vargas made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over 6.2 innings pitched. Gonzalez Vargas was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one RBI.
Gonzalez Vargas wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avri Taguiam, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those hits marked the first that Taguiam got this season. Another was Jose Reyna, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Salem Academy Charter's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for East Boston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Salem Academy Charter will challenge Cathedral at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Boston, they will face off against Brighton/Boston Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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