Chicago Hope Academy extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-4 in the process. They lost 14-4 to the Wheaton Academy Warriors. If Chicago Hope Academy was looking for revenge after losing 14-3 to Wheaton Academy when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Xochitl Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. Another player making a difference was Emma Lopez, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Wheaton Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-3. 14 seems to be a good number for they as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
On Wheaton Academy's side, Tati Chavez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Stary, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Reese Dryfhout was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coming up, Chicago Hope Academy will host Marian Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Wheaton Academy, they will take on Bishop McNamara at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Fightin' Irish will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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