The Orchard View Cardinals will head out on the road to challenge the East Kentwood Falcons at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. East Kentwood took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Orchard View, who comes in off a win.
On Tuesday, Orchard View made easy work of Muskegon and carried off a 14-2 victory. Considering the Cardinals' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
The team relied heavily on Chase Bundt, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, East Kentwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 7-0 to Grandville.
East Kentwood also got a good showing from ANDREW BOWEN, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Orchard View's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for East Kentwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
East Kentwood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Orchard View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. It's a different story for East Kentwood, though, as they've only averaged .277. Will they be able to contain Orchard View's hitters?
Orchard View suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to East Kentwood in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Cardinals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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