Thornton Fractional North had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks 12-11. Thornton Fractional North's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Jimena Jimenez made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up eight earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Jimenez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Stephanie Montiel was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Alayna Cain-Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Like Thornton Fractional North, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park also got a great game from a two-way player: Rebecca Gonzalez. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cassandra Medrano and Alyssa Lopez did some serious damage despite the final result: Medrano went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles, while Lopez scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Salas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Thornton Fractional North's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Thornton Fractional North will head out on the road to challenge Oak Lawn at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oak Lawn will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Thornton Fractional North surely won't give up without a fight. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they will be playing at home against UIC College Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 16 runs per game this season.
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