The Hobart Brickies will face off against the Hammond Central Wolves at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hobart is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They never let East Chicago Central onto the board and left with a 24-0 victory. Hobart's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Hammond Central had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Gary West Side 20-6.
Juan Magallanes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Magallanes has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Magallanes was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Brett Wienke was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Bryce Brandon, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hobart is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-10 record this season. As for Hammond Central, their win bumped their record up to 7-16.
Hobart took their victory against Hammond Central in their previous meeting on May 1st by a conclusive 14-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hobart since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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