Bats Blistered as Grand Rapids Christian falls to Lowell in High-Scoring Game

Lowell bested Grand Rapids Christian in a high-scoring affair, 14-6 Monday night.

The Eagles struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively in cold, wet weather containing Lowell, giving up 14 runs.

In the second inning, Lowell got their offense started when Owen Dennings singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

The Eagles took the lead in the 3^rd, 2-1 starting with a walk by Mark VenHekken, then back to back bunts by Will Bush and Parker DeHoek. Will Doezema then drove in VanHekken on a fielders choice.

Lowell took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth inning. 

The Eagles put up 4 runs in the fifth inning. The big bats in the inning were led by singles by Parker DeHoek, Will Doezema, and Ben DeYoung and a sac fly by John Bakker. The Eagles had a good day at the plate. They racked up 9 hits on the day. Will Bush, Parker DeHoek, and Will Doezema all collected multiple hits. DeHoek led with three hits in three at bats.

DeYoung was on the mound to start for Grand Rapids Christian. The righthander went 2 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits and striking out 4.

The Eagles rolled out all their relievers to get thru the game starting with Jake Koetje, Parker DeHoek, Tyler Stinton, and finally Jake “Mer Money” Mersman each entered the game as relief, throwing two innings, two-thirds of an inning, two-thirds of an inning, and two-thirds of an inning respectively. Mersman made his 2023 pitching debut and picked himself up making the play on a line drive comebacker to the pitcher.