For the second straight game, Rickover Naval will face off against Chicago Academy. The Seadragons will host the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rickover Naval is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Rickover Naval lost 16-6 to Chicago Academy on Tuesday.
For Chicago Academy's part, Alex Huizar made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Huizar has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Gianny Cruz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Erick Figueroa was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Chicago Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Chicago Academy and bumps their season record up to 7-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Rickover Naval, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
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