In what's become a running theme this season, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on the East Chicago Central Cardinals with a sharp 17-7 victory. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Boudi Sullivan and Jermaine Bartlett did most of the damage at the plate: Sullivan scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Bartlett scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Bartlett has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Cesar Lagunas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On East Chicago Central's side, Ivan Rojas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacklyn Becerra, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The win (which was Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's third in a row) raised their record to 9-5. As for East Chicago Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-14-1.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech will be playing in front of their home fans against Tri-Township at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for East Chicago Central, they will face off against Hobart at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hobart is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning East Chicago Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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