Fans were treated to a battle of the Wolves on Friday. Michigan City were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over Hammond Central. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Michigan City also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Keegan Cowgill was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has become a key player for Michigan City: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 5-16 otherwise. Cowgill was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April.
Zaire McKinney
| 04/11/25 vs Hammond Morton | 6 |
| 05/16/25 vs Hammond Central | 4 |
| 05/01/25 @ Tri-Township | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Portage | 3 |
| 05/10/25 vs Highland | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zaire McKinney, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Michigan City is 6-2 when McKinney posts two or more runs, but 1-15 otherwise. Another player making a difference was AJ Galindo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Michigan City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Michigan City's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-17. As for Hammond Central, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-15-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Michigan City will head out to face off against Crown Point at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so the Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hammond Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Hammond Baptist at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Swordsmen will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Wolves surely won't give up without a fight.
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