Fruitport couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They suffered a tough 16-5 defeat at the hands of the Hamilton Hawkeyes in Tuesday's first game. The loss means Fruitport is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Hamilton's part, Kianna Vork was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Vork was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Abby Vandenberg was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and five RBI while going 3-for-4. Ella Davison was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Hamilton beat Fruitport by a score of 16-6 later that day.
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