The Tri-Township Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tri-Township is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Tri-Township is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering South Central just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Satellites.
Meanwhile, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over East Chicago Central. The result was nothing new for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Boudi Sullivan and Jermaine Bartlett did most of the damage at the plate: Sullivan scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Bartlett scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Bartlett is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cesar Lagunas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Tri-Township's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Tri-Township has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hammond Academy of Science & Tech struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Tri-Township was able to grind out a solid victory over Hammond Academy of Science & Tech when the teams last played back in May of 2023, winning 7-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tri-Township since the team 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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