Gary West Side is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-0 to the Hammond Morton Governors on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gary West Side of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Hammond Morton's part, Kelvin Hawkins made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Hawkins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Hammond Morton let Gerard Garnett and David Shreve loose on the outfield. Garnett scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Shreve scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Niko Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Gary West Side's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Hammond Morton, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-9.
Gary West Side will be playing at home against East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hammond Morton, they will head out on the road to face off against Hammond Central at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hammond Central is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Hammond Morton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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