Softball Game Preview: Hammond Morton Leaves Home

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 2:32am

Softball Preview: Hammond Morton Governors vs. Hammond Central Wolves

Hammond Morton is 7-0 against Hammond Central since April of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Hammond Morton Governors will head out on the road to face off against the Hammond Central Wolves at 4:45 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Hammond Morton is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Westville just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 15-1 to the Blackhawks. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Hammond Morton couldn't push the score so high this time.

Hammond Central lost 15-6 to River Forest on Friday.

Hammond Morton's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Hammond Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Hammond Morton took their victory against Hammond Central when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 20-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hammond Morton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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