After having lost a blowout in their previous game against ITW David Speer Academy, Noble Street College Prep was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over Chicago Hope Academy.
Amia Aguilar made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Aguilar has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Aguilar was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Ilani Solis and Lyanna Salazar did most of the damage at the plate: Solis went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Salazar scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ava Montanez, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Noble Street College Prep now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Chicago Hope Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Noble Street College Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against UIC College Prep at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Noble Street College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Chicago Hope Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Aurora Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Aurora Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Chicago Hope Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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