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Mount Carmel’s Nelson Munoz holds off Providence, moves record to 9-0

By  Daily Southtown
   
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Nelson Munoz may not be the most talkative kid.

Generally, his performance on the mound does the talking for him.

That was the case Saturday. Munoz, a Grambling recruit, scattered six hits and struck out eight to lead Mount Carmel to a 3-1 win over host Providence in the Catholic League Blue.

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