The West Michigan Crusaders will stay at home for another game and welcome the Kalamazoo HomeSchool Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
West Michigan's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They came out on top against Sacred Heart Academy by a score of 5-0.
Kiah Shaffer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Shaffer was also big at the plate, 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.
Meanwhile, it was close, but two weeks ago Kalamazoo HomeSchool sidestepped Barry County Christian for a 3-2 win.
West Michigan pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Kalamazoo HomeSchool, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
West Michigan skirted past Kalamazoo HomeSchool 8-6 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Does West Michigan have another victory up their sleeve, or will Kalamazoo HomeSchool turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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