Preview: Hammond vs. Ben Lippen
Hammond is 10-0 against Ben Lippen since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Hammond Skyhawks will look to defend their home pitch against the Ben Lippen Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hammond's last matchup on Tuesday was all defense as neither team scored a goal. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Hammond who was credited with the win. Hammond got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Providence's three. The victory was just what Hammond needed coming off of a 5-0 defeat in their prior match.
Ben Lippen came into Tuesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Northside Christian Academy on Tuesday.
Hammond's victory bumped their record up to 5-3-1. As for Ben Lippen, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Everything went Hammond's way against Ben Lippen in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Hammond made off with a 10-0 victory. Will Hammond repeat their success, or does Ben Lippen have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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