Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Morgan Park Academy Warriors.
Victor Medrano looked comfortable as he struck out ten batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Xavier Poppie and Ryan Cortese did most of the damage at the plate: Poppie scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Cortese scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Cortese is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Jamie Ybarra was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. As for Morgan Park Academy, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park will be playing in front of their home fans against Back of the Yards College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Back of the Yards College Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Morgan Park Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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