The Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks will venture away from home to square off against the Tri-Township Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech made easy work of East Chicago Central and carried off a 9-1 win. Considering the Hawks have won ten matches by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Noah Michniewicz
| 05/17/25 vs East Chicago Central | 12 |
| 05/13/25 vs La Lumiere | 10 |
| 05/11/25 vs Thornton Fractional North | 8 |
| 05/06/25 @ Marquette Catholic | 6 |
| 04/30/25 @ Whiting | 11 |
| + 10 more games |
Noah Michniewicz made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anthony Concepcion, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with nine stolen bases and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Andrew Concepcion, who went 1-for-3 with five stolen bases and two runs.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Chicago Central only posted an OBP of .310.
Meanwhile, Tri-Township was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against Hebron, falling 7-1.
Like Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, Tri-Township also got a great game from a two-way player: Cody Vernich. He struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vernich was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Tri-Township, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-11.
Tri-Township's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .397. It's a different story for Tri-Township, though, as they've only averaged .196. Will they be able to contain Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's hitters?
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech took their victory against Tri-Township in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 17-7 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
