03/21/25 @ Animo Robinson | 14 |
04/04/25 vs Stella High Charter Academy | 10 |
02/27/25 @ George Washington Prep | 10 |
03/28/25 vs Magnolia Science Academy Carson | 9 |
04/30/25 vs Middle College | 6 |
WISH Academy's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They blew past the Middle College Cougars 6-0. The result was nothing new for the Owls, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Jacob Ortega made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Joey Hood was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases and two runs. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.3 stolen bases per game.
WISH Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Middle College, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season.
WISH Academy has already played their next contest, an 11-1 win against Animo Robinson on the 2nd. As for Middle College, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-0 victory against Animo Venice on the 2nd.
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