The Hammond Morton Governors will venture away from home to square off against the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hammond Morton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Hammond Morton came out on top against East Chicago Central on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fourth inning. The Governors blew past the Cardinals 13-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Governors considering their two-run performance the match before.
Marcellous McQuay
| 05/14/25 @ East Chicago Central | 6 |
| 04/11/25 vs Michigan City | 4 |
| 05/08/25 @ Whiting | 3 |
| 05/07/24 vs Hammond Central | 3 |
| 04/16/24 vs Gary West Side | 3 |
Marcellous McQuay was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Michael Stevens, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech entered their tilt with La Lumiere on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Lakers.
Noah Michniewicz was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin McKimmy, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Anthony Concepcion was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Hammond Morton is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-12 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, their record is now 12-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hammond Morton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Hammond Academy of Science & Tech struggles in that department as they've averaged .555. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Hammond Morton's way against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech when the teams last played back in May of 2023, as Hammond Morton made off with a 19-0 victory. Will the Governors repeat their success, or do the Hawks have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
