Walther Christian Academy's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Francis W. Parker Colonels 15-14. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Walther Christian Academy considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Jocelyn Rivera made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Rivera was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Selah Argueta, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI. Leslie Anguiano was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Walther Christian Academy made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Francis W. Parker, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walther Christian Academy will challenge Proviso East at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Francis W. Parker, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Cristo Rey Jesuit at 5:00 p.m.
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