Hammond had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it nine. They lost 12-3 to the Wardlaw Academy Patriots. The Skyhawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Ava Sapp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Wardlaw Academy, the win got them back to even at 4-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by nine runs or more this season.
On Wardlaw Academy's side, Brianna McNeill (SR) made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. McNeill (SR) was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katherine Trotter (SR), who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Taylor Hill (SR) was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
Looking ahead, Hammond will head out on the road to face off against Augusta Christian at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st. As for Wardlaw Academy, they have already played their next game, a 10-0 victory against King Academy on the 16th.
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