Tacony Academy Charter won the last time they faced Saul, and things went their way on Friday too. The Tacony Academy Charter Lions won by a run and slipped past the Saul Razorbacks 11-10.
Anthony Arvelo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Arvelo has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Arvelo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ronnie Hanratty was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Geovonni Irizarry, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Saul's side, Jeremiah White made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in four of his two plate appearances. Gabriel Hernandez-Nieves was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his seven plate appearances.
The win got Tacony Academy Charter back to even at 6-6. As for Saul, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Tacony Academy Charter will stay at home for another game and welcome Franklin Towne at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Franklin Towne is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season. As for Saul, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Roxborough at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Saul is facing Roxborough at the right time seeing as Roxborough is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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