The Hammond Central Wolves will challenge the Westville Blackhawks at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hammond Central has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hammond Central is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Highland on Wednesday. They came up short against the Trojans, falling 17-1. The defeat continues a trend for the Wolves in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost three in a row.
Hammond Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Johanna Harper, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Westville waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Cavaliers by a score of 4-1.
Kierstin Vargas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Westville pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Hammond Central, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hammond Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .403. However, it's not like Westville struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hammond Central might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Westville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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