Zeeland West Varsity Dux had trouble keeping up with Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs in a 13-3 loss on Thursday.

Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Emily Kragt homered to left field, scoring three runs.

Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 7-3. 

Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. 

Margo Steensma earned the win for Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs. The right-handed pitcher allowed five hits and three runs over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starter went three innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on seven hits, striking out two and walking one.

Emily Kragt provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Jenna Hendricks, Megan Strabbing, Maddi Veersma, Madison Wyckoff, and Emily Kragt each collected one hit for Zeeland West Varsity Dux.

Zeeland West Varsity Dux play at home on Wednesday against Grand Haven in their next game.