Chicago Hope Academy hadn't beaten Walther Christian Academy on the road since May 26, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. Chicago Hope Academy put the hurt on Walther Christian Academy with a sharp 18-6 victory. Fans of Chicago Hope Academy have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Andi Medina made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up six earned runs off three hits. Medina was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Chicago Hope Academy got a massive performance out of Autumn Brown, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Emma Cruz was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Chicago Hope Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walther Christian Academy only managed three hits.
Chicago Hope Academy
| 04/01/25 @ Walther Christian Academy | 18-6 |
| 03/19/25 vs Bulls College Prep | 12-0 |
| 03/18/25 @ Lindblom | 12-0 |
The win (which was Chicago Hope Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average this season. As for Walther Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chicago Hope Academy will host Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Walther Christian Academy, they will face off against Aurora Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Broncos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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