Baseball Recap: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks vs. Thornton Fractional North Meteors
In what's become a running theme this season, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They blew past the Thornton Fractional North Meteors 13-6. That's two games straight that Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has won by exactly seven runs.
Austin McKimmy was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. McKimmy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. McKimmy was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing eight bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech got a massive performance out of Noah Michniewicz, who scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Boudi Sullivan, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Thornton Fractional North's side, Aric Moultrie was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. Mikel McGowan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-3. As for Thornton Fractional North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech will be playing at home against Whiting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Whiting is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Thornton Fractional North, they will head out on the road to challenge Argo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Argo is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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