West Michigan lost to Barry County Christian in Thursday's first game, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction in Thursday's second game. The West Michigan Crusaders won by a run and slipped past Barry County Christian 8-7.
Nathan Phabmixay was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Huizinga, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Barry County Christian's side, Isaiah Birmingham was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Ryan Kammenzind was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
West Michigan's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Barry County Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
West Michigan will be playing at home against Holland/Black River at 4:30 p.m. in Wednesday's first game. West Michigan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Barry County Christian, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Stockbridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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