Golda Och Academy will face off against the East Side Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Golda Och Academy has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Golda Och Academy's offense. They came up short against Payne Tech last Monday, falling 18-0. The game marked the first time this year in which Golda Och Academy was not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, East Side posted their closest victory since May 17, 2024 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out Plainfield 5-4.
Kelvin Ramos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, East Side saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jose Rodriguez Jr., who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Rodriguez Jr. has posted since back in April. Jhoan Ventura also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
East Side's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Golda Och Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
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