After flying high against Gary West Side last Thursday, Hammond Baptist came back down to earth. The Hammond Baptist Swordsmen suffered a rough 16-9 loss at the hands of the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hammond Baptist of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's part, Noah Michniewicz was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Michniewicz has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Michniewicz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech got a massive performance out of Isiah Logan, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Boudi Sullivan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hammond Baptist fell to 2-1. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Hammond Baptist will head out on the road to challenge East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. East Chicago Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Thornton Fractional North at 4:30 p.m.
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