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| 05/09/25 - Away | 10-9 W |
| 05/03/24 - Home | 6-15 L |
| 05/05/23 - Away | 12-10 W |
| 05/06/22 - Away | 16-1 W |
Hammond Central took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against River Forest, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wolves won by a run and slipped past the Ingots 10-9. For the Wolves, this counts as revenge for the 15-6 win the Ingots walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Haleigh Lynn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on one hit.
On the hitting side, Raven Jo Floyd was excellent, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April.
With the victory, Hammond Central broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-8. As for River Forest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammond Central will challenge Hammond Morton at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for River Forest, they will take on Lake Station Edison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Ingots are facing the Fighting Eagles at the right time seeing as the Fighting Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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