Softball Recap: Hammond Morton Extends Winning Streak to Three

Governors

Previous 3 Games

04/28/25 @ Hammond Central	14-2
04/24/25 vs East Chicago Central	10-0
04/19/25 @ Thornton Fractional South	20-10

Hammond Morton had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They put the hurt on the Hammond Central Wolves with a sharp 14-2 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Governors also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.

Ei'Lani Herrera was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

In other batting news, Hammond Morton let Payten Bevill and Analiya Feliciano run wild. Bevill got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Feliciano went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Feliciano is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Branyla Goshay was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Hammond Morton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .639. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hammond Central only posted an OBP of .348.

Hammond Morton's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.7 runs over those games. As for Hammond Central, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-5.

Coming up, Hammond Morton will welcome Mishawaka Marian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Governors are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Hammond Central, they will head out to challenge Gary West Side at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday.