Monsignor Scanlan had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the LaSalle Academy Cardinals out 2-1. For Monsignor Scanlan, this counts as revenge for the 7-3 defeat LaSalle Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Ahmo Kolenovic made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Kolenovic was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brandon Otero, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Monsignor Scanlan made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for LaSalle Academy, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Monsignor Scanlan will challenge St. Edmund Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for LaSalle Academy, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Christ the King at 4:00 p.m.
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