Softball Recap: Hancock Eagles vs. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks
Hancock won the last time they faced Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, and things went their way on Wednesday too. Everything went the Hancock Eagles' way against the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks as the Hancock Eagles made off with an 18-8 win. With that victory, Hancock brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Isabella Garcia and Hannah Scuito did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia went 4-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles, while Scuito went 3-for-4 with six RBI, three doubles, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Solis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's side, Alyssa Salas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Lopez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The win made it two in a row for Hancock and bumps their season record up to 5-8. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hancock will play host again on Thursday to welcome Reavis, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Hancock will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cristo Rey Jesuit at 5:00 p.m. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is facing Cristo Rey Jesuit at the right time seeing as Cristo Rey Jesuit is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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