After a string of five wins, Reeths-Puffer's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Holland Dutch by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Reeths-Puffer couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Holland's part, Abel Walkotten and Ethan Byrd made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Walkotten pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Byrd struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. At bat, Walkotten scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Byrd scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Robby Wiersma, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Reeths-Puffer fell to 5-1. As for Holland, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Reeths-Puffer will head out on the road to square off against Coopersville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Holland, they will be playing at home against Mona Shores at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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