Things are heating up in regional high school baseball. Here's a peek at some upcoming boys varsity baseball games on the calendar from in and around Chicago, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.
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North Grand vs. Disney II
The North Grand Eagle Owls (5-0) are slated to play a nonconference game against Disney II (5-3) at home on Thursday, May 2. The tussle is set for 4:30 p.m. at 4338 W. Wabansia Ave.
UIC College Prep vs. Urban Prep-West Campus
On Thursday, May 2, the UIC College Prep Firecats (2-3) face the Urban Prep-West Campus Lions (10-2) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. at 1231 S. Damen Ave.
Bulls College Prep vs. Intrinsic
The Bulls College Prep Bulls (6-8) have a nonconference game against the Intrinsic Mustangs (1-1) at home on Thursday, May 2. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. at 2040 W. Adams St.
Urban Prep-West Campus vs. Aspira Business and Finance
On Saturday, May 4, the Urban Prep-West Campus Lions (10-2) face off against the Aspira Business and Finance White Tigers (7-1) in a home nonconference game. The contest will take place at 10 a.m. at 1326 W. 14th Place.
Elgin Academy vs. Francis W. Parker
On Saturday, May 4, the Elgin Academy Hilltoppers (15-3) will meet the Francis W. Parker Colonels (1-5) in a conference game on their own turf. The skirmish will begin at 12:30 p.m. at 350 Park St. in Elgin. While Elgin Academy enjoys a 6-0 conference record, the visiting Francis W. Parker boys are 1-2 in conference play this season.
Hyde Park vs. Carver
On Saturday, May 4, the Hyde Park Thunderbirds (5-0) face off against the Carver Challengers (5-2) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is scheduled for 10 p.m. at 6220 S. Stony Island Ave. Both teams have yet to lose a conference game this season.
Payton College Prep vs. Amundsen
On Monday, May 6, the Payton College Prep varsity Grizzlies (12-4) have a home conference game against the Amundsen Vikings (6-5). The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at 1034 N. Wells St. Payton College Prep enjoys an 8-0 conference record, while the visiting Amundsen boys are 4-4 in conference play so far this season.
Aspira Business and Finance vs. Urban Prep-West Campus
On Tuesday, May 7, the Aspira Business and Finance White Tigers (7-1) face off against the Urban Prep-West Campus Lions (10-2) in a conference game on their own turf. The action goes down at 2989 N. Milwaukee Ave., and both teams will be looking to remain undefeated in conference play this season.
Roosevelt vs. Urban Prep-West Campus
On Wednesday, May 8, the Roosevelt varsity Rough Riders (3-1) have a home conference game against the Urban Prep-West Campus Lions (10-2). The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 a.m. at 3436 W. Wilson Ave. Roosevelt enjoys a 3-1 conference record, while the visiting Urban Prep-West Campus boys are 6-0 in conference play this season.
Back of the Yards College Prep vs. Lindblom
Back of the Yards College Prep Bobcats (1-12) have a conference game against the Lindblom Eagles (20-4) at home on Wednesday, May 8. The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. at 2111 W. 47th St. While Back of the Yards College Prep has a 1-7 conference record, the visiting Lindblom boys are 9-0 in conference play so far this season.
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