Notre Dame Cristo Rey extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Salem Academy Charter Navigator. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 8-3 to the Navigator when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Salem Academy Charter, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-3. They not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30, 2024 (when they won 14-3).
For Salem Academy Charter's part, Yuriel Gonzalez Vargas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Salem Academy Charter is 2-1 when Gonzalez Vargas posts eight or more strikeouts, but 1-2 otherwise. Gonzalez Vargas was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Emilio Saez was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Isaac Solano was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Cristo Rey will head out to challenge Nashoba Valley Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Salem Academy Charter, they will venture away from home to square off against Essex North Shore Agric & Tech School at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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