Chicago Hope Academy is 0-3 against Wheaton Academy since April of 2024 but things could change on Friday. Chicago Hope Academy will look to defend their home field against Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Chicago Hope Academy is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 12-6 to Marian Central Catholic.
Emma Lopez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Lina Wilson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Bishop McNamara hit Wheaton Academy with a four-run second inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Warriors came up short against the Fightin' Irish, falling 16-8. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Fightin' Irish recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Reese Dryfhout and Emily From did some serious damage despite the final result: Dryfhout went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double, while From got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Dryfhout has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Vivian Brummel, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Wheaton Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Chicago Hope Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Wheaton Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chicago Hope Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Wheaton Academy, though, as they've been averaging 12.2 hits. Given Chicago Hope Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Wheaton Academy will need to find a way to close that gap.
Chicago Hope Academy suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Wheaton Academy in their previous meeting on Thursday. Will Chicago Hope Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
