Baseball Recap: Cristo Rey Jesuit Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Win

Cristeros

Previous 6 Games

05/22/26 @ Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park	4-2
05/20/26 vs Mansueto	11-1
05/19/26 vs Kelly	13-3
05/14/26 vs Juarez	10-2
05/13/26 @ Walther Christian Academy	9-5
05/11/26 vs Northtown	12-1

Cristo Rey Jesuit extended their winning streak to six on Friday, bumping them up to 10-6. They skirted past the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks 4-2. This was payback for the Cristeros, who suffered an 18-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Christopher Mikolajewski was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Mikolajewski was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

In other batting news, Julian Ledesma- Sandoval was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Cristo Rey Jesuit's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't).

As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they moved to 12-7 with that loss, which also ended their seven-game winning streak. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.

On Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's side, Tyler Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Evans has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Mark Gonzalez made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey Jesuit will host Chicago University at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they will welcome Illinois Lutheran at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.8 runs per game on average), something the Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.