Hammond Morton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the East Chicago Central Cardinals as the Hammond Morton Governors made off with a 19-3 win. With that victory, Hammond Morton brought their scoring average up to 8.8 runs per game.
Julissa Abeyta and Ei'lani Herrera were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Abeyta tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Herrera pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Abeyta has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Abeyta went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Herrera scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Analise Campos was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Juleeana Temores, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.
The win got Hammond Morton back to even at 2-2. As for East Chicago Central, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hammond Morton will take on Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hammond Morton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for East Chicago Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Washington Township at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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