Hammond Morton came into this matchup off a tough 17-run defeat last Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors by a score of 4-2 on Wednesday. The Governors haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
David Shreve
| 04/16/25 vs Hammond Bishop Noll | 6 |
| 04/08/25 vs Griffith | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Calumet Christian | 5 |
David Shreve spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hammond Morton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michael Stevens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Marcellous McQuay also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Hammond Morton's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammond Morton will face off against Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.33 runs per game on average), something the Governors will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, they will square off against River Forest at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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