It was a good run, but Back of the Yards College Prep unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 18-2 to the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks. Back of the Yards College Prep was red-hot at the plate headed into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matches prior) but Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's pitchers proved too tough.
For Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's part, Victor Medrano looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Medrano has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park got a massive performance out of Manny Valencia, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Valencia is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Cortese, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Back of the Yards College Prep's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Back of the Yards College Prep will look to defend their home field on Thursday against King at 4:30 p.m. Back of the Yards College Prep will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they will head out on the road to face off against Francis W. Parker at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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