Maroon Giants
| 05/27/25 vs Hastings | 4-2 |
| 05/23/25 @ West Michigan Christian | 3-2 |
| 05/22/25 vs Mattawan | 7-6 |
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Kalamazoo Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Hastings Saxons 4-2. The win was familiar territory for the Maroon Giants, who have now won three contests in a row.
Eliot Goerge and Colin Hoenle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Goerge pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hoenle pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Goerge has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Goerge went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double, while Hoenle went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI Hoenle has posted since back in April.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Joey Spada, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run.
Kalamazoo Central's victory bumped their record up to 19-21. As for Hastings, they are on a 23-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-28.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kalamazoo Central will welcome Three Rivers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hastings, they will challenge Pennfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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