Hammond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. Their rough 19-0 defeat to the Ponchatoula Green Wave might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hammond of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Ponchatoula's part, Sydni Stanga made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Stanga has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stanga was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Abby Dagro was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Rae'el Wheat was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
Hammond's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Ponchatoula, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 22-7.
Hammond will head out on the road to take on St. Scholastica at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ponchatoula does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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