For the second straight game, Wheaton Academy will face off against Chicago Hope Academy. The Warriors will welcome Chicago Hope Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wheaton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Wheaton Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Chicago Hope Academy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of Chicago Hope Academy by a score of 6-4. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Lincoln Park spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mark Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson From, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Chicago Hope Academy pushed their record up to 18-7 with the victory, which was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Wheaton Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wheaton Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chicago Hope Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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