Bowman Academy is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 24-1 to the Hammond Morton Governors on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Bowman Academy has scored all season.
For Hammond Morton's part, Kelvin Hawkins was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Hawkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Marcellous McQuay was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alex Rodriguez, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Bowman Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Hammond Morton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bowman Academy will take on 21st Century Charter at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. 21st Century Charter is coming into the contest with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Bowman Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Hammond Morton, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Whiting at 4:30 p.m.
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