Hawks
| 04/22/25 @ Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus | 23 |
| 04/08/25 vs Proviso East | 20 |
| 04/28/25 @ Francis W. Parker | 18 |
| 04/10/25 vs Lindblom | 17 |
| 04/04/25 vs Francis W. Parker | 17 |
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park lost to Thornton Fractional South back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Hawks blew past the Red Wolves 11-2. Considering the Hawks have won 11 games by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Rebecca Gonzalez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park let Cassandra Medrano and Alyssa Lopez run wild. Medrano went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Lopez went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Litzie Bucio was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park and bumps their season record up to 12-3-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Thornton Fractional South, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-22 record this season.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park will look to defend their home field on Friday against Latin at 4:30 p.m. The Romans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.82 runs per game on average), something the Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Thornton Fractional South, they will head out to take on Reavis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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