For the second straight game, Chicago Hope Academy will face off against Wheaton Academy. Chicago Hope Academy is taking a road trip to take on Wheaton Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chicago Hope Academy is coming into the game hot, having won their last seven games.
On Wednesday, Chicago Hope Academy needed a bit of extra time to put away Wheaton Academy. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Warriors.
For Wheaton Academy's part, Lincoln Park spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. Park has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mark Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Jackson From was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Chicago Hope Academy pushed their record up to 18-7 with the victory, which was their 28th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Wheaton Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 13-11 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Chicago Hope Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wheaton Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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