Hammond Central can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They never let the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Hammond Central as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Brandon Hillard made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Hillard has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hillard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cole Owens-Korba was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Juan Magallanes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Hammond Central's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-13. As for Lake Station Edison, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-11.
Hammond Central will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech at 12:00 p.m. As for Lake Station Edison, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Gary West Side at 12:00 p.m. Lake Station Edison is facing Gary West Side at the right time seeing as Gary West Side is stuck on a 16-game losing streak.
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