Zeeland East Athletics
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- Game Date
- Apr 9, 2019
- Score
- : 6
REETHS-PUFFER HIGH SCHOOL: 3
In game one of a non-league double-header, Zeeland East defeated visiting Reeths-Puffer by a score of 6-3. Zeeland East took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a single and stolen base by Collin Arendsen and then an RBI single by Ethan Houghtaling. Reeths Puffer scored 3 of their own in the top of the second before the Chix scored 5 unanswered runs to seal the victory.
Ethan Houghtaling tallies the win on the mound for Zeeland East. He pitched 3 and 1/3 innings, allowing 3 runs on 2 hits and struck out 4 batters. Michael Zeerip pitched great in 3 and 2/3 innings of relief not allowing a run, giving up 4 hits and striking out 4.
Offensively the Chix had 10 hits led by MIchael Zeerip who tallied 3, including a double. Jeff Agar and Sage Kraai each added a pair of hits, while Luke Gruppen had a 2RBI single to break the game open in the 3rd inning.
In Game 2, Zeeland East defeated Reeths-Puffer 8-0. Peyton Remick led the way for the Chix, pitching 5 shut out innings, allowing 4 hits, while striking out 8. Offensively Zeeland East was led by Collin Arendsen who had two hits, including a 3RBI triple and 3 runs scored. Michael Zeerip also added two hits and an RBI while Caleb Hansen scored two runs.
The Chix (2-0) host Muskegon Oakridge for a double-header on Thursday.