Chicago Hope Academy has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.64 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Aurora Christian Eagles by a score of 11-10. Chicago Hope Academy was not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Aurora Christian earlier this season, when they won 10-0.
Aj Lajeune made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dominic Bonilla, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Chicago Hope Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-3. As for Aurora Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season.
Chicago Hope Academy will take on Nazareth Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Roadrunners will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Chicago Hope Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aurora Christian, they will face off against Chicago Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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