
Comets
04/11/25 @ Lawton | 19 |
04/24/25 vs Pennfield | 15 |
04/24/25 vs Pennfield | 15 |
04/16/25 vs Hackett Catholic Prep | 15 |
05/17/25 @ Gobles | 14 |
Kalamazoo Christian got themselves on the board against Gull Lake on Tuesday, but Gull Lake never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Blue Devils. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won 16 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Cecile Ybema and Reese Gernaat did most of the damage at the plate: Ybema went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Gernaat went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and three runs. Madalyn Vlietstra was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Kalamazoo Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive contests.
Kalamazoo Christian's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Gull Lake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kalamazoo Christian will venture away from home to square off against Galesburg-Augusta at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Comets are facing the Rams at the right time seeing as the Rams are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Gull Lake, they will face off against Otsego at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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