After three games on the road, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is heading back home. They will take on the Thornton Fractional North Meteors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They put the hurt on Hammond Baptist with a sharp 16-9 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech considering their one-run performance the game before.
Noah Michniewicz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Michniewicz has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Michniewicz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech got a massive performance out of Isiah Logan, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Boudi Sullivan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Thornton Fractional North's offense. They fell victim to a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of Oak Forest on Monday. Thornton Fractional North has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Thornton Fractional North, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15.
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