Muchin College Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of the UIC College Prep Firecats. Muchin College Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as UIC College Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For UIC College Prep's part, Miguel Valdivia made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Valdivia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Valdivia is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cyrus Lui, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Erick Franco, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Muchin College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for UIC College Prep, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Rauner the next time they take the field. Muchin College Prep will host Rauner at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while UIC College Prep will host them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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