Zeeland West Varsity Dux had trouble keeping up with Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders in an 8-2 loss on Tuesday.

Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders opened the scoring in the bottom of the second thanks to two singles. Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders first got on the board when Brooklyn Overweg singled, scoring one run.

Madison Wyckoff homered to left field following a 6-pitch at-bat, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at two in the top of the third.

In the bottom of the third, Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders broke up the tie when Ella Davison singled, scoring one run. Then an error followed to extend the lead to 5-2.

Makenzie Cammenga earned the win for Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders. The right-handed pitcher gave up six hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one. Sadie Kragt pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The reliever gave up five hits and three runs while, striking out two and walking none. Wyckoff took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starter went two and one-third innings, surrendering five runs (one earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking none.

Wyckoff went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Bri Kamer led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two hits in three at bats.

Next up for Zeeland West Varsity Dux is a game at Hudsonville on Wednesday.