Grandville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 10-3 to the Hudsonville Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grandville of the 5-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Hudsonville's part, Brayden Muir spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Muir has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ferris Eldred and Ryan Arends did most of the damage at the plate: Eldred went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Arends scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kaden Howard, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Grandville's loss dropped their record down to 8-16. As for Hudsonville, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 21-8.
Grandville will be playing at home against South Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hudsonville will take on Sterling Heights Stevenson at 6:32 p.m. on Friday. Hudsonville will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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