East Chicago Central is 0-10 against Hammond Morton since April of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Cardinals are taking a road trip to challenge the Governors at 5:00 p.m. East Chicago Central has given up an average of 17.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
East Chicago Central is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Washington Township, falling 15-1.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Hammond Morton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Thornton Fractional South on Saturday. The Governors put the hurt on the Red Wolves with a sharp 20-10 victory. The result was nothing new for the Governors, who have now won three contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Analiya Feliciano was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and five runs. Another player making a difference was Juleeana Temores, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hammond Morton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Hammond Morton now has a winning record of 3-2. As for East Chicago Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
East Chicago Central might still be hurting after the 17-2 defeat they got from Hammond Morton in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Cardinals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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