Illinois High School Baseball - Rauner College Prep edged by Hope Academy
March 26, 2013: Chicago, IL 60612 The Hope Academy got by the visiting Rauner College Prep Wildcats baseball team by a count of 7-6 in Tuesday's non-league bout.
The now possess a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Leo for a non-league bout on Tuesday, April 2.
Next, the Wildcats face the Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, April 2. Rauner College Prep will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Vikings enter the bout with a 3-0 record after their 5-3 non-league win over Hatboro-Horsham (Horsham, PA).
Game Summary
The Rauner Wildcats (2-1) lost their first game of the season and learned a valuable lesson in the process: pitchers need to throw strikes. 5 of the 15 base on balls scored runs for Hope Academy. Julian Luna (3-for-5; 2 RBI) and Eddie Almo (2-for-3; 1 Run, 2 SB) led the Wildcat offense in a comeback, just to fall short in extra innings.
