Late Score Costs GR Christian Eagles Against Forest Hills Northern

Monday's game against Forest Hills Northern was a heartbreaker for the Eagles, as they lost the lead late in a 5-3 defeat. The game was tied at 3 with the Huskies batting in the top of the 5th when Tyler Fus reached on a dropped third strike.

John Bakker was on the pitcher's mound for Grand Rapids Christian. Bakker allowed 2 hits and 2 runs over 3 innings, striking out 6. Will Doezema and Parker DeHoek entered the game from the bullpen, throwing one and two-thirds innings and one-third of an inning respectively. Will Doezema stepped up big time and pitched the Eagles out of a jam in the 4th. Eagles pitchers followed up a 19 strikeout outing vs. South Christian with another 11 strikeouts vs. the Huskies.

John Bakker also started off the offense with a triple in the 2nd and then immediately scoring on a passed ball. Grand Rapids Christian only had 4 total hits in the game. Doezema, Bakker, Jake Koetje, and DeHoek each managed one hit to lead the Eagles.