East Grand Rapids has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.04 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell just short of the DeWitt Panthers by a score of 13-11. It was the first time this season that the Pioneers let down their fans at home.
East Grand Rapids got a good showing from Josh McCune, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Patrick O'Malley and Will Hoefer did some serious damage despite the final result: O'Malley went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Hoefer went 4-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Isaac Mulder was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
East Grand Rapids' defeat dropped their record down to 19-3-1. As for DeWitt, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: DeWitt beat East Grand Rapids by a score of 14-0 later that day.
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