Chicago Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Chicago Hope Academy by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chicago Christian of the 7-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Austin Assink was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Christian Flutman was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Chicago Christian now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Chicago Hope Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chicago Christian will take on Marian Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chicago Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Chicago Hope Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Wheaton Academy sitting on 17 straight wins and Chicago Hope Academy on three.
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