Baseball Recap: Hammond Baptist Wins Going Away Against Thornton Fractional North

Hammond Baptist came out on top against Thornton Fractional North on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Swordsmen put the hurt on the Meteors with a sharp 13-2 victory. Considering the Swordsmen have won three matchups by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Hammond Baptist's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Thornton Fractional North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.

Looking ahead, Hammond Baptist will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Gary West Side at 5:00 p.m. As for Thornton Fractional North, they will square off against Thornton Fractional South at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Meteors are facing the Red Wolves at the right time seeing as the Red Wolves are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.