In what's become a running theme this season, WISH Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Middle College Cougars with a sharp 11-2 win. The victory was nothing new for WISH Academy as they're now sitting on five straight.
John Issa and Joey Hood made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Issa struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Hood pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Issa has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Issa went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and a double, while Hood scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Oliver Horton was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Quentin Schiro, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-1.
WISH Academy's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3-1. As for Middle College, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
WISH Academy will be playing at home against Stella High Charter Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Stella High Charter Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something WISH Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Middle College, they will be playing at home against George Washington Prep at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Middle College is facing George Washington Prep at the right time seeing as George Washington Prep is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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