The base paths were crowded today for both offenses in a high-scoring game where the Zeeland West varsity baseball team came out on top against NorthPointe Christian, 12-8.

In the first inning, NorthPointe Christian got their offense started as they scored two quick runs. In the top of the second inning though, the Dux tied things up at two as an error scored two runs for Zeeland West.

Zeeland West pulled away for good with one run in the third inning when Trevor Kilinski hit a solo homer and then they went on to score six more runs in the fourth inning.  The Zeeland West offense in the fourth inning was led by Kilinski, Caleb Kender, Aaron Sleeman, and Kam Visser, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Brendan Vriezema was the winning pitcher for Zeeland West. He allowed five hits and four runs over four innings, striking out two. Dillan Guzman threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Zeeland West collected ten hits.  Kilinski and Sleeman each racked up multiple hits for the Dux and Kilinski went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the team in hits. Zeeland West also stole five bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Kilinski led the way with two.

The Dux (3-0) will wrap up their March non-conference schedule tomorrow, March 27, as they travel to Covenant Christian High School to take on the Chargers at 4:15p.