There's no place like home for Lindblom, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks by a score of 4-1 on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Lindblom, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aviana Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kiersten Gaines, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Laylah Outlaw was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Rebecca Gonzalez gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Litzie Bucio, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Lindblom has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lindblom will take on Hancock at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hancock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they will head out on the road to challenge Rickover Naval at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rickover Naval is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
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