Hammond is 1-8 against Laurence Manning Academy since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Skyhawks will face off against the Swampcats at 6:30 p.m. Hammond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Hammond made easy work of Wardlaw Academy and carried off a 12-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Skyhawks in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won six in a row.
Ava Sapp made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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 solid in the batter's box, 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
| 05/01/25 vs Wardlaw Academy | 2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Augusta Christian | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Wardlaw Academy | 1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Augusta Christian | 1 |
| 04/19/24 vs Providence Athletic Club | 1 |
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 always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Laurence Manning Academy came tearing into Thursday's matchup with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Barons by a score of 7-3.
Laurence Manning Academy pushed their record up to 18-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Hammond, their record is now 8-6.
Hammond suffered a grim 21-3 defeat to Laurence Manning Academy in their previous matchup back in April. Can the Skyhawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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