Hammond had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it nine. They lost 19-8 to the Centennial Eagles. If the Golden Bears were looking for revenge after losing 21-5 to the Eagles when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Centennial, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
For Centennial's part, Julia Braganca was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Braganca is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Lauren Jensen also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Hammond is set to challenge their familiar foe Mt. Hebron at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Centennial will face off against rival Wilde Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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