In what's become a running theme this season, Hammond gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Augusta Christian Lions. Winning may never get old, but Hammond sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Grace Beacham made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Beacham has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Beacham was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ali Dorrington was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two RBI. Madge Miller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Hammond has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2-1 record this season. As for Augusta Christian, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammond will face off against Spring Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hammond's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Spring Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Augusta Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Heathwood Hall Episcopal at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Augusta Christian is facing Heathwood Hall Episcopal at the right time seeing as Heathwood Hall Episcopal is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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