It was a good run, but WISH Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Stella High Charter Academy Eagles by a score of 8-6. WISH Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Stella High Charter Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
John Issa was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Issa was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Benjamin Atlas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last four games he's played. Oliver Horton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
WISH Academy's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-3-1. As for Stella High Charter Academy, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
WISH Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-2 win vs. Shalhevet on the 19th. Stella High Charter Academy has also already played their next match, an 11-1 victory against Hawkins on the 19th.
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