Gary West Side hasn't had much luck against Hammond Morton recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Governors at 5:00 p.m. Gary West Side has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gary West Side is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Hammond Central, falling 21-1.
Meanwhile, Hammond Morton won against Wheeler on Saturday with 19 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. The Governors were the clear victors by a 19-2 margin over Bowman Academy. The Governors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 11 runs or more this season.
Kelvin Hawkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Hammond Morton's success: when he posts at least one home run the team is 2-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Gerard Garnett was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Michael Stevens, who went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs.
Hammond Morton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. They are 4-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Hammond Morton and bumps their season record up to 4-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Gary West Side, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Gary West Side might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Hammond Morton in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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