Whiting had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-11 to make it four. They came up short against the Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks, falling 8-0. The Oilers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.3 runs.
For Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's part, Noah Michniewicz made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Michniewicz has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Austin McKimmy was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. He has been hot, having posted two or more stolen bases the last six times he's played. Anthony Concepcion was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Whiting will welcome Thornton Fractional South at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, they will head out to challenge Heritage Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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