Gary West Side hasn't had much luck against Hammond Central recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cougars will host the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. This will be Gary West Side's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
Gary West Side is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 22nd straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They lost 9-3 to Thornton.
Meanwhile, Hammond Central made easy work of Benton Harbor on Saturday and carried off a 24-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won three contests by 13 runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Ruben Esquivel, who went 3-for-5 with seven RBI, three runs, and one double. That double was his first of the season. William McCoy was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Hammond Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Gary West Side's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Hammond Central, they now have a winning record of 4-3-1.
Gary West Side suffered a grim 20-6 defeat to Hammond Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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