Merrillville not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 13, 2024 (when they won 11-1). They blew past the Hammond Central Wolves 11-4. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered an 8-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kaleb Henry
| 04/28/25 vs Hammond Central | 5 |
| 04/23/25 @ Crown Point | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Kankakee Valley | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Portage | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Highland | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Kaleb Henry was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, James Wood was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Darnell Bowles, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Merrillville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Merrillville's record now sits at 3-9. As for Hammond Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7-1.
Merrillville and Hammond Central could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Indiana Rankings. The Pirates (ranked 279th) will meet Valparaiso (ranked 37th) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Hammond Central will challenge Munster at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (320 vs. 80).
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