Chicago Hope Academy will take on the Harvest Christian Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chicago Hope Academy has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 30.
Things were looking good for Chicago Hope Academy after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Aurora Christian by a score of 9-8.
Lina Wilson and Andi Medina were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, Wilson tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Meanwhile, Medina struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. Wilson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Wilson went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Medina went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was Wilson's first of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Cruz, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Harvest Christian Academy couldn't beat Timothy Christian on Friday even though they stacked five runs on them in the second inning. The Lions came up short against the Trojans, falling 16-6. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Haley Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Mackenzie Richards was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Harvest Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 11-14. As for Chicago Hope Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-14.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chicago Hope Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Harvest Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .544. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
