Softball Recap: Holland Christian Takes a Loss

Holland Christian had lost seven straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 8-11 to make it eight. They lost 13-3 to the Kalamazoo Christian Comets. That's two games in a row now that the Maroons have lost by exactly ten runs.

As for Kalamazoo Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8 record this season. Considering they have won 12 games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

For Kalamazoo Christian's part, Carien Ybema was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Ybema has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Cecile Ybema was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Allison Howes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holland Christian will venture away from home to square off against Zeeland West at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Kalamazoo Christian, they will head out to take on Gobles at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.