After flying high against Lake Station Edison last Thursday, Hammond Morton came back down to earth. The Hammond Morton Governors lost 11-1 to the Portage Indians on Saturday. Hammond Morton has struggled against Portage recently, as their matchup on Saturday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Hammond Morton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Niko Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Portage's side, Conner Archer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Kyle Ketchum was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Nate Pressley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Hammond Morton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Portage, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hammond Morton will take on Hobart at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hobart is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Hammond Morton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Portage, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Crown Point, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Crown Point's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Portage's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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