Dolphins
| 04/24/25 @ Payton College Prep | 7-5 |
| 04/23/25 @ Ogden International | 18-6 |
| 04/22/25 vs Ogden International | 6-4 |
| 04/19/25 vs Simeon | 5-3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Amundsen | 13-3 |
| + 2 more games |
Whitney Young extended their winning streak to seven on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 11-10 in the process. They skirted past the Payton College Prep Grizzlies 7-5. Surprisingly, this marked the Dolphins' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Whitney Young got a great performance from Charlie Hockman as he struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave Hockman a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Marcus Garton, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Taki Chronopolous was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Whitney Young kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
As for Payton College Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since March 29th.
On Payton College Prep's side, Derek Patton was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Patton is becoming a predictor of the Grizzlies' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-1 (and 2-11 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Freddie Matvias, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Whitney Young's road trip will continue as they head out to face Chicago Washington at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Payton College Prep, they will venture away from home to take on Chicago Hope Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Chicago Hope Academy is coming into the game with eight straight wins at home, so Payton College Prep will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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