Vikings
| 04/28/26 @ Calvin Christian | 5-2 |
| 04/28/26 @ Calvin Christian | 8-0 |
| 04/25/26 vs Allendale | 12-11 |
Hopkins entered their tilt with Calvin Christian on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Squires. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-0 on Tuesday.
Trent Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kellen Ford, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Braydon Smigiel, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Hopkins' victory bumped their record up to 11-4. As for Calvin Christian, they dropped their record down to 10-6-1 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Coming up, Hopkins will face off against South Haven at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Calvin Christian, they will take on South Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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