The Heritage Christian Defenders will challenge the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Heritage Christian is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season last Wednesday. They lost 15-6 to Hammond Academy of Science & Tech.
For Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's part, Noah Michniewicz and Austin McKimmy were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Michniewicz struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Meanwhile, McKimmy tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. That's the most strikeouts Michniewicz has posted since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Michniewicz went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while McKimmy went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Michniewicz is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Camden Foster, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Patino, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .512 or higher in six consecutive contests.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Heritage Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Heritage Christian might still be hurting after the 15-6 loss they got from Hammond Academy of Science & Tech in their previous matchup last Wednesday. Will the Defenders 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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