West Michigan had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against Middle Tennessee Monarchs by a score of 11-7 on Saturday.
Boaz Shaffer made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Shaffer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chase Worst, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Kiah Shaffer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Middle Tennessee Monarchs' defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
West Michigan will be playing at home against NorthPointe Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Middle Tennessee Monarchs, they will challenge Summit at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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