Merrillville's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hammond Morton Governors, sneaking past 7-5. The victory continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Governors: they've now won four in a row.
Kaleb Henry
| 05/26/25 @ Hammond Morton | 3 |
| 05/24/25 vs West Lafayette | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Hammond Central | 5 |
Trevor Goodwin and Kaleb Henry were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Goodwin pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Henry tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. At the plate, Goodwin went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base, while Henry went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two RBI. Goodwin is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Wood, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Merrillville's record is now 5-22. As for Hammond Morton, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-16.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Merrillville will challenge Portage at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hammond Morton, they will face off against Hammond Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Governors are facing the Wolves at the right time seeing as the Wolves are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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