Preview: Hammond Skyhawks vs. Wardlaw Academy Patriots
The Hammond Skyhawks will head out on the road to take on the Wardlaw Academy Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Hammond has four straight wins, Wardlaw Academy has six straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Hammond can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Ben Lippen. That's two games straight that Hammond has won by exactly ten runs.
Grace Beacham spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hammond let Madge Miller and Sadie Meacham loose on the outfield. Miller scored four runs while going 4-for-4, while Meacham went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eliza Spratlin, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Wardlaw Academy suffered a tough 18-3 loss at the hands of Greenwood Christian on Monday.
Hammond's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Wardlaw Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Hammond took their win against Wardlaw Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hammond 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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