Thornapple Kellogg scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-6 win over the Kellogg Panthers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Thornapple Kellogg.
For Kellogg's part, Chad Stopher put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Stopher has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run every time he's pitched this season. Stopher was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Gauge Stampfler made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Stampfler is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Tucker Tack was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Thornapple Kellogg's victory ended a 15-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Kellogg, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Hastings the next time they take the field. Thornapple Kellogg will host Hastings at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Kellogg will play them later in the day, at 12:30 p.m.
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