Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Hammond Central Wolves. This was payback for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, who suffered a 19-8 loss the last time these two teams met.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Concepcion, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Diego Patino was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Hammond Central's side, Juan Magallanes put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Magallanes was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Hammond Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech will be playing at home against East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Hammond Central, they will head out on the road to take on Hammond Bishop Noll at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Hammond Central is facing Hammond Bishop Noll at the right time seeing as Hammond Bishop Noll is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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