Wheaton Academy came tearing into Tuesday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Timothy Christian Trojans with a sharp 9-1 win. Considering Wheaton Academy has won four matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Eric DeCosta made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. DeCosta was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dom Murrell, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Will Clegg, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Wheaton Academy's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs per game. As for Timothy Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheaton Academy's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bishop McNamara at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Timothy Christian will take on Chicago Hope Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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