Baseball Game Preview: Francis W. Parker Colonels vs. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks

The Francis W. Parker Colonels will face off against the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

On Friday, Francis W. Parker came up short against Lincoln Park and fell 19-15. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game on Wednesday (12), the Colonels still had to take the loss.

Lincoln Hamid and Ty Donath did some serious damage despite the final result: Hamid went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs, while Donath went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was Hamid's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Graines, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They blew past Morgan Park Academy 14-3 on Monday. Considering the Hawks have won six matchups by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Francis W. Parker, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.

Francis W. Parker took their win against Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-2 score. Do the Colonels have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.