The Gorton Wolves will square off against the Barack Obama School for Social Justice Lightning at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Gorton has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gorton couldn't beat Yonkers on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the first inning. The Wolves lost 18-8 to the Bulldogs. The loss was the Wolves' first of the season.
Julius Vargas was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Barack Obama School for Social Justice had to start their season on the road last Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of East Ramapo [Ramapo/Spring Valley] by a score of 12-11. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gorton fell to 2-1-1. As for Barack Obama School for Social Justice, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Everything went Gorton's way against Barack Obama School for Social Justice when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Gorton made off with a 12-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolves since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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