It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hammond Academy of Science & Tech ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Heritage Christian Defenders out 4-3. The victory was nothing new for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech as they're now sitting on three straight.
Noah Michniewicz spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Austin McKimmy was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Cesar Lagunas was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech now has a winning record of 3-2.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-1 win vs. East Chicago Central on the 16th. As for Heritage Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Illinois Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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