The Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tri-Township Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on East Chicago Central with a sharp 17-7 win. The victory was nothing new for Hammond Academy of Science & Tech as they're now sitting on three straight.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech let Boudi Sullivan and Jermaine Bartlett loose on the outfield. Sullivan scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Bartlett scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Bartlett is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cesar Lagunas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Tri-Township unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 6-1 to South Central.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Tri-Township, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Hammond Academy of Science & Tech has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tri-Township struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech came up short against Tri-Township when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 7-3. Will Hammond Academy of Science & Tech have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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