Eaton Rapids waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Ionia Bulldogs a 15-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-0 on Thursday.
Kalli Ordiway made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Ari Brooks
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In other batting news, Eaton Rapids got a massive performance out of Ari Brooks, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those four hits gave Brooks a new career-high. Abi Pratt was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Eaton Rapids hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Eaton Rapids pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.0 runs over those games. As for Ionia, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Eaton Rapids will venture away from home to square off against Lakewood at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ionia, they will take on Portland at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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