John Bakker pitches complete game vs Lowell, but close contest ends in tie

John Bakker followed up last years no hit performance vs. Lowell with a complete game Monday night. The right hander pitched 6 innings, struck out 2, but gave up 9 free base runners.

Lowell got on the board first in the 2^nd starting with a walk, then back to back singles to go up by 2 runs. 2-0

The Eagles answered back in the top of the 3^rd when Lowell committed multiple errors and gave back multiple free base runners with a walk and hit by pitch. John Bakker had a crucial 2 out single scoring Jake Koetje and Will Doezema.

Lowell took the lead back in the 4^th on a double to right field to go up 5-3.

The Eagles tallied three runs in the fifth inning to answer back. The rally started with a walk by Jake Koetje, then a double by Brayden Melinn driving in 2 runs to go up 6-5.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Lowell tied things up at 6 just prior to the last out of the game before the game was called due to darkness.

Will Bush, Melinn, Will Doezema, and John Bakker each collected one hit to lead the Eagles. Grand Rapids Christian was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error bouncing back from the game prior. Will Doezema had the most chances in the field with seven.