Griffith is a perfect 3-0 against Hammond Central since April of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Panthers will venture away from home to challenge the Wolves at 4:45 p.m.
While Panthers fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Tuesday's season opener. They were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over Hammond Morton on Tuesday.
Jackson Davenport
| 04/08/25 vs Hammond Morton | 7 |
| 04/25/24 @ Munster | 5 |
| 04/17/24 vs Hebron | 4 |
| 04/20/24 vs Boone Grove | 3 |
| 05/14/24 vs Highland | 2 |
Jackson Davenport made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jason Quillin, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Anthony Feliciano was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hammond Central kicked off their season on Friday but they'll have to wait until their next matchup for a more definitive result. They and Morgan Township finished up on equal footing with a 2-2 draw.
Everything went Griffith's way against Hammond Central when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Griffith made off with a 15-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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