East Chicago Central hadn't done well against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Cardinals came out on top against the Hawks by a score of 16-11. This was a revenge game for the Cardinals: when they faced off against the Hawks back in April, they had to take a 17-0 defeat.
Abran Gomez was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of East Chicago Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 10-2 (and 0-9 when he doesn't). Shavun Harris was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cardinals
| 05/17/25 @ Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | 16-11 |
| 05/16/25 vs Thornton Fractional North | 12-10 |
| 05/14/25 vs Hammond Morton | 2-13 |
| 05/13/25 vs 21st Century Charter | 23-13 |
| 05/12/25 vs Bowman Academy | 16-4 |
East Chicago Central's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-11. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 13-4 record.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Hawks beat East Chicago Central by a score of 9-1 later that day.
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