Hammond won the last time they faced Wardlaw Academy and things went their way on Thursday too. The Skyhawks put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 12-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Skyhawks.
Ava Sapp made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Eliza Spratlin
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In other batting news, Eliza Spratlin was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Madge Miller was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs.
Hammond hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wardlaw Academy struck out nine times.
Hammond's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Wardlaw Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-9.
Looking ahead, Hammond will take on Laurence Manning Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Swampcats will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Skyhawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wardlaw Academy, they will host Greenwood Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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