Softball Recap: Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks vs. Washington Township Senators
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hammond Academy of Science & Tech can now relate to. They lost 13-2 to the Washington Township Senators on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech in their matchups with Washington Township: they've now lost three in a row.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Janelli Perez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Perez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Love'Lee Madera was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On Washington Township's side, Clair Klinger was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maddie Winchip, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Washington Township, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-13.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Washington Township, they are on the road again on Friday to play Morgan Township at 4:30 p.m. Washington Township will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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