Tri-Township extended their losing streak to eight on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-9. They lost 10-0 to the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in June of 2025.
As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-5 record. Considering they have won five contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's part, Diego Patino made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Patino has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Andrew Concepcion was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 6-3 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Cesar Lagunas was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Tri-Township will take on Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, they will face off against Hammond Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolves have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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