Holland Christian participated in the
TK Wooden Bat Tournament on Saturday. They played against Harper
Creek in the first game. After two innings of play the score was
knotted at 2-2. The Maroons escaped a bases loaded, one out scenario
in the bottom of the third inning after getting a 1-2-3 double play
ball. Each team had five runs after four innings. The Maroons took
the lead after scoring four runs in the seventh inning. Josh York hit
a two RBI double to center field and Spencer Brewer followed with a
two RBI single to right field. Holland Christian finished the game on
top 13-5 thanks to eight unanswered runs to end the game.
Brandon Riemersma had three hits,
scored three runs, and stole three bases. Spencer Brewer had three
hits and five RBIs. The Maroons had 17 hits altogether.
David Williams earned the win on the
mound and Brady Brower came in to relieve.
They faced the host school Thornapple
Kellogg in game two. Josh York and Jaylen Kouw scored the game's
first two runs in the second inning off an error and a wild pitch,
respectively. Josh York, Spencer Brewer, and Brady Brower all had RBI
singles in the Maroons' five run fifth inning. The Trojans scored
four runs in the sixth inning but the Maroons hung on for the 7-4
victory.
Sophomore third baseman highlighted the
second game with three hits, an RBI, and a run scored.
Spencer Brewer pitched all seven
innings and struck out seven batters.
The Maroons improve to 11-4 with both
of today's victories. Holland Christian will play at Allegan on
Monday before Tuesday and Thursday's games against Unity.