Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They put the hurt on the Back of the Yards College Prep Bobcats with a sharp 18-2 victory. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Victor Medrano looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Manny Valencia was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mario Delgado, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season. As for Back of the Yards College Prep, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park will head out on the road to face off against Francis W. Parker at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is facing Francis W. Parker at the right time seeing as Francis W. Parker is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Back of the Yards College Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against King at 4:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Back of the Yards College Prep's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while King has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
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