West Michigan Christian was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They blew past the Union Red Hawks 17-7. Considering the Patriots have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Caden Hickson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Hickson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jack White was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Matthew Lang, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
West Michigan Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
West Michigan Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-1-1. As for Union, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Looking ahead, West Michigan Christian will challenge Sacred Heart Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Union, they will take on Galesburg-Augusta at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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