For the second straight game, Timothy Christian will face off against Chicago Hope Academy. The Trojans will welcome Chicago Hope Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Timothy Christian is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
Timothy Christian came into this matchup off a tough 11-run loss on Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Chicago Hope Academy by a score of 3-1 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Trojans have suffered since April 8, 2024.
For Chicago Hope Academy's part, they got a great performance from Roberto Rey Jr. as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave Rey Jr. a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dominic Bonilla, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Eric Delgado was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Chicago Hope Academy's win was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Timothy Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Timothy Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chicago Hope Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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