Softball Recap: Proviso East Pirates vs. Chicago Hope Academy
Proviso East came into Tuesday's contest having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Chicago Hope Academy with a sharp 14-6 win on Tuesday. Proviso East's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
ISABELLA CORRAL made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). CORRAL was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MYA HARRISON, who fired off two home runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was JAZLEAN HERNANDEZ, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Proviso East's victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-8. As for Chicago Hope Academy, they dropped their record down to 5-13 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Proviso East didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-2 defeat vs. Downers Grove South on the 1st. Chicago Hope Academy has also already played their next match, a 9-8 loss against Walther Christian Academy on the 1st.
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