West Michigan entered their tilt with Sacred Heart Academy with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They never let Sacred Heart Academy onto the board and left with a 5-0 win on Friday.
Kiah Shaffer was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Shaffer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Shaffer wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Phabmixay, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Kaleb DeJong was another key contributor, getting on base in all two of his plate appearances with two stolen bases.
West Michigan pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
West Michigan will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Kalamazoo HomeSchool, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. West Michigan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Heritage Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m.
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