The Noble Street College Prep Golden Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Kelly Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Noble Street College Prep has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Noble Street College Prep heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Sunday. They came up short against ITW David Speer Academy, falling 14-4.
Michael Santiago
| 05/10/25 vs Rauner | 3 |
| 05/18/25 vs ITW David Speer Academy | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs UIC College Prep | 2 |
| 04/19/25 vs Golder | 2 |
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Michael Santiago made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Noble Street College Prep: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 6-7 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Kelly can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top against Mansueto by a score of 9-5.
The team relied heavily on Arturo Martinez, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Kelly's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Noble Street College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Noble Street College Prep has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Kelly struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Noble Street College Prep suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Kelly in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can the Golden Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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