The Mansueto Leopards will take on the ACERO Garcia Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Wednesday, Mansueto came up short against Kelly and fell 9-5. The loss continues a trend for the Leopards in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost six in a row.
Alfredo Santana put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two RBI.
Oswaldo Patino-Gonzalez
| 05/14/25 @ Kelly | 3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Pritzker | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Rowe-Clark | 3 |
In other batting news, Oswaldo Patino-Gonzalez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for ACERO Garcia's offense. They lost 15-0 to Agricultural Science last Saturday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mansueto's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for ACERO Garcia, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mansueto has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. However, it's not like ACERO Garcia struggles in that department as they've averaged .514. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Mansueto came out on top in a nail-biter against ACERO Garcia in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 11-10. Will the Leopards repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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