Chicago Hope Academy came out on top against Taft on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. Chicago Hope Academy had just enough and edged out Taft 10-8. That's two games straight that Chicago Hope Academy has won by exactly two runs.
Jayden Sanchez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Sanchez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
Adrian Salgado
| 05/19/26 @ Taft | 4 |
| 04/23/26 @ Wheaton Academy | 3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Lincoln Park | 3 |
| 03/26/26 @ Station Camp | 3 |
| 05/15/26 @ Saint Ignatius College Prep | 1 |
In other batting news, Adrian Salgado was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Eric Delgado, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Chicago Hope Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Chicago Hope Academy and bumps their season record up to 17-12. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 3-23 St. Edward and 13-14 Taft. As for Taft, they now have a losing record of 13-14.
Coming up, Chicago Hope Academy will take on St. Edward at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Taft, they will challenge Whitney Young at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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