If Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park was riding high off their 32-16 takedown of Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks lost 18-8 to the Hancock Eagles on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2021.
Alyssa Salas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Lopez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Hancock's side, they let Isabella Garcia and Hannah Scuito loose on the outfield. Garcia went 4-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles, while Scuito went 3-for-4 with six RBI, three doubles, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliyah Solis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Hancock, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park will take on Cristo Rey Jesuit at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.6 runs per game this season. As for Hancock, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Reavis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Hancock will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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