Grand Rapids Christian Eagles Two Pitchers Work Together in No-Hitter to Defeat Sparta

Grand Rapids Christian two pitchers didn't allow a single hit, as Grand Rapids Christian defeated Sparta 11-0 on Wednesday. Ben DeYoung got the start on the mound. The pitcher was amazing and surrendered 0 runs on 0 hits over 4 innings, striking out 6 and walking 1. He threw 74% strikes and 68% first pitch strikes and continued to stay ahead of hitters.

Parker DeHoek came in relief in the last inning striking out the side including Tyler Pangborn to get the last out of the game.

The Eagles got on the board in the first inning when Will Doezema grounded out, scoring Will Bush on a fielders choice.

In the second, Jacob Rodenhouse tripled to right to score Jake Koetje and the Eagles went up 2-0.

The Eagles tallied 7 runs in the third inning.  They put the pressure on, lead by singles by DeYoung, Bakker, DuShane, and VanHekken, walks by Bush and Doezema, and an error on a ball put in play by DeYoung.

Offensively, Grand Rapids Christian tallied a whopping 13 hits. Jake Koetje and Levi DuShane both had multiple hits.  Jake Koetje had a bounce back game and went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits.