In what's become a running theme this season, Hammond Morton gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Hammond Central Wolves. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Hammond Morton.
Niko Rodriguez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run over five innings pitched. Rodriguez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Hammond Morton got a massive performance out of Marcellous McQuay, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Billy Vukobratovich, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Hammond Morton is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Hammond Central, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Hammond Morton will play host again on Thursday to welcome Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. As for Hammond Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Gary West Side at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Hammond Central is facing Gary West Side at the right time seeing as Gary West Side is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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