Softball Recap: Hammond Morton Governors vs. Merrillville Pirates
Hammond Morton can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Merrillville Pirates. The victory was just what Hammond Morton needed coming off of a 16-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Julissa Abeyta and Analise Campos were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Abeyta pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Campos didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Abeyta has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Abeyta scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Campos went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Juleeana Temores, who went 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Juilanna Villarreal, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Hammond Morton's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-3. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 13 runs. As for Merrillville, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Hammond Morton will head out on the road to square off against Thornton Fractional North at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hammond Morton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Merrillville, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Portage at 4:30 p.m. Merrillville is facing Portage at the right time seeing as Portage is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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