North came into Monday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kenston Bombers on Monday, sneaking past 9-8. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-3 two weeks ago.
Gerardo Torres
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Gerardo Torres made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. North is 4-2 when Torres allows one or fewer hits, but 5-11 otherwise. Torres was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady Trem, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. He has become a key player for North: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 7-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Vinny Marsico, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs.
North's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Kenston, they dropped their record down to 7-19 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North will square off against Kirtland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kenston, they will challenge Roosevelt at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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