Madison Wyckoff struck out 11 batters as the right-handed pitcher led Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Calvin Christian Varsity Squires 12-0 on Saturday. Wyckoff surrendered two hits and zero runs over five innings while walking one.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored nine runs in the second inning on the way to victory. Kylie Glass singled, scoring one run, Sadie Kragt singled, scoring two runs, Maddi Veersma singled, scoring two runs, Bri Kamer singled, scoring two runs, Riley Howe doubled, scoring one run, and Glass singled, scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Calvin Christian Varsity Squires committed an error, Jenna Hendricks grounded out, and Howe singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Avery Walcott took the loss for Calvin Christian Varsity Squires. The starting pitcher went one inning, giving up four runs on four hits, striking out none and walking two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected 12 hits in the game. Howe, Kamer, Wyckoff, and Glass each collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. S Kragt, Veersma, Howe, Kamer, and Glass each drove in two runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Wyckoff stole two bases. Zeeland West Varsity Dux stole four bases in the game.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux play at home on Tuesday against Holland in their next game
Madison Wyckoff struck out 11 batters as the right-handed pitcher led Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Calvin Christian Varsity Squires 12-0 on Saturday. Wyckoff surrendered two hits and zero runs over five innings while walking one.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored nine runs in the second inning on the way to victory. Kylie Glass singled, scoring one run, Sadie Kragt singled, scoring two runs, Maddi Veersma singled, scoring two runs, Bri Kamer singled, scoring two runs, Riley Howe doubled, scoring one run, and Glass singled, scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Calvin Christian Varsity Squires committed an error, Jenna Hendricks grounded out, and Howe singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Avery Walcott took the loss for Calvin Christian Varsity Squires. The starting pitcher went one inning, giving up four runs on four hits, striking out none and walking two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected 12 hits in the game. Howe, Kamer, Wyckoff, and Glass each collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. S Kragt, Veersma, Howe, Kamer, and Glass each drove in two runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Wyckoff stole two bases. Zeeland West Varsity Dux stole four bases in the game.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux play at home on Tuesday against Holland in their next game
Sadie Kragt drove in four runs on three hits to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Wyoming Varsity Wolves 10-0 on Saturday. S Kragt hit a home run to left field in the second inning, scoring two runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Emily Kragt singled, scoring one run.
Three more Zeeland West Varsity Dux runs crossed the plate in the second inning to extend the lead to 4-0. Kragt homered to left field, scoring two runs, and Maddi Veersma singled, scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added two runs in the third after S Kragt doubled to center field.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added four more runs in the top of the fourth inning on five hits. S Kragt singled, scoring one run, Bri Kamer homered to left field, scoring two runs, and Kylie Glass singled, scoring one run.
S Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher allowed four hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out five and walking one. Teagyn Ager took the loss for Wyoming Varsity Wolves. The right-handed pitcher went five innings, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits, striking out three and walking two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux accumulated 15 hits in the game. S Kragt and E Kragt each collected three hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Jenna Hendricks and Veersma each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Veersma stole two bases. Zeeland West Varsity Dux stole four bases in the game.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux easily dispatched Reese Varsity Rockets on Saturday, 12-1.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Megan Strabbing was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Jenna Hendricks singled, scoring two runs.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored six runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. Bri Kamer homered to left field, scoring three runs, Riley Howe singled, scoring one run, and Kylie Glass hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs.
Emily Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher surrendered seven hits and one run over five innings, striking out three and walking none. Breelie Louis took the loss for Reese Varsity Rockets. The starter went one and one-third innings, surrendering eight runs on three hits, striking out one and walking seven.
Kamer drove the middle of the lineup, leading Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Strabbing, Howe, and Madison Wyckoff each collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Maddi Veersma paced Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Zeeland West Varsity Dux didn't commit a single error in the field. Kamer had the most chances in the field with 10.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux took Wednesday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 5-4 walk-off victory over Lakeview Varsity Spartans. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the eighth when Madison Wyckoff doubled, scoring one run.
Bri Kamer collected four hits in four at bats in the win. Kamer doubled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Kamer doubled, scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added one run in the third after Kamer singled to center field.
An error gave Lakeview Varsity Spartans the lead, 4-3, in the top of the seventh.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored on a wild pitch, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at four in the bottom of the seventh.
Sadie Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The hurler surrendered three hits and four runs (zero earned) over eight innings, striking out six and walking two. Delaney McCullough took the loss for Lakeview Varsity Spartans. The pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, surrendering zero runs on one hit, striking out one and walking none. Lezlee Smith stepped in the circle first for Lakeview Varsity Spartans. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected 10 hits in the game. Maddi Veersma and Emily Kragt each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux turned one double play in the game.
Zeeland West will head to the Calvin Christian Invite this Saturday for three games against Reese, Wyoming, and Calvin Christian.
Megan Strabbing collected three hits in three at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Lakeview Varsity Spartans 7-2 on Wednesday. Strabbing hit a home run to center field in the first inning, singled in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
Madison Wyckoff struck out 11 batters on the day. The righty also allowed five hits and two runs over seven innings while walking one.
Lakeview Varsity Spartans were the first to get on the board in the first when one run scored on another play.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 5-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Strabbing that drove in two.
A single by Emily Kragt extended the Zeeland West Varsity Dux lead to 6-1 in the bottom of the second inning.
Angelia Palma took the loss for Lakeview Varsity Spartans. The starter went one inning, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking one.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux accumulated 11 hits in the game. Wyckoff and E Kragt each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux turned one double play in the game.
Madison Wyckoff collected six hits in six at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Spring Lake Varsity Lakers 24-2 on Tuesday. Wyckoff hit a solo home run to center field in the sixth inning, singled in the second inning, doubled in the sixth inning, and singled in the first inning.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored 13 runs in the sixth inning on the way to victory. Wyckoff hit a solo home run to center field, an error scored one run, an error scored one run, Riley Howe singled, scoring one run, Sadie Kragt singled, scoring three runs, Wyckoff doubled, scoring one run, Maddi Veersma singled, scoring one run, Emily Kragt singled, scoring one run, and Jenna Hendricks tripled, scoring three runs.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux opened the scoring in the first after Bri Kamer singled, scoring one run.
Raelyn Stratton grounded out, which helped Spring Lake Varsity Lakers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on five hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Wyckoff on the sixth pitch of the at-bat that drove in two.
Four more Zeeland West Varsity Dux runs crossed the plate in the third inning to extend the lead to 10-1. Howe hit a solo home run to center field, Veersma grounded out, scoring one run, and Kragt homered to left field, scoring two runs.
Sadie Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and two runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking none. Ava Twa took the loss for Spring Lake Varsity Lakers. The starting pitcher went six innings, surrendering 24 runs (12 earned) on 24 hits, striking out three and walking six.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux piled up 24 hits in the game. Hendricks and E Kragt each drove in four runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Kragt, Howe, and Kamer each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Megan Strabbing and Kylie Glass led the team with two free passes each. Zeeland West Varsity Dux stole four bases in the game.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux easily dispatched Spring Lake Varsity Lakers on Tuesday, 12-2.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Emily Kragt doubled, scoring one run, Megan Strabbing singled, scoring one run, and an error scored three runs.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Spring Lake Varsity Lakers dropped a third strike, and Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.
Three more Zeeland West Varsity Dux runs crossed the plate in the fourth inning to extend the lead to 10-2. Kragt hit a solo home run to center field, an error scored one run, and Sadie Kragt singled, scoring one run.
E Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The right-handed pitcher allowed six hits and two runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking one. Khloe Siler took the loss for Spring Lake Varsity Lakers. The starting pitcher went five and one-third innings, allowing 12 runs (seven earned) on 10 hits, striking out six and walking five.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected 10 hits in the game. E Kragt drove the middle of the lineup, leading Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Strabbing and E Kragt each collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux had patience at the plate, amassing five walks for the game. Zeeland West Varsity Dux turned one double play in the game.
Siler went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Spring Lake Varsity Lakers in hits.
Next up for Zeeland West Varsity Dux is a double header against Lakeview on Wednesday.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Oakridge Varsity Eagles 4-2 on Wednesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the sixth when Madison Wyckoff tripled, scoring two runs.
Oakridge Varsity Eagles opened the scoring in the first after Brenna Cabrera grounded out, scoring one run.
Emily Kragt singled to center field, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
A single by Maddy Bowen gave Oakridge Varsity Eagles the lead, 2-1, in the top of the second.
Kragt doubled down the left field line, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at two in the bottom of the third.
Wyckoff earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out nine and walking four. Kylee Willea took the loss for Oakridge Varsity Eagles. The starting pitcher went six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits, striking out nine and walking one.
Wyckoff and Kragt each drove in two runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Kragt led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three hits in three at bats. Riley Howe collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux in three at bats.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux will travel to Spring Lake for their next game on Tuesday.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux took care of business against Zeeland East Varsity Chix on Tuesday for the first game of the double header, winning 13-6.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the top of the first inning after Megan Strabbing singled, scoring one run, Kaylee Redder induced Jenna Hendricks to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Kylie Glass singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, and Sadie Kragt doubled, scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added one run in the second after Bri Kamer singled to center field.
Two more Zeeland West Varsity Dux runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 12-4. Maddi Veersma hit a solo home run to center field, and Hendricks singled, scoring one run.
Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starter surrendered 10 hits and six runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out 10 and walking none. Redder took the loss for Zeeland East Varsity Chix. The hurler went seven innings, surrendering 13 runs (10 earned) on 14 hits, striking out one and walking four.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux tallied 14 hits in the game. Hendricks and Glass were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Strabbing led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three hits in four at bats. Veersma and Kamer each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Veersma stole three bases.
Maddi Veersma drove in four runs on three hits to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux past Zeeland East Varsity Chix 20-9 on Tuesday. Veersma hit a home run to center field in the second scoring two, singled in the fifth scoring one, and singled in the fifth scoring one.
Both offenses were strong at the plate as Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected 19 hits and Zeeland East Varsity Chix nine in the high-scoring affair.
Zeeland East Varsity Chix got on the board in the top of the first inning after Emme Meyering doubled to center field, and Jordynn Berens singled down the right field line, each scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a ground out by Emily Kragt, and a sacrifice fly by Megan Strabbing.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring five runs on six hits to take the lead, 7-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to center field by Veersma that drove in two.
A home run to right field by Meyering gave Zeeland East Varsity Chix the lead, 9-7, in the top of the fourth.
Zeeland West Varsity turned the game back around in the bottom of the fifth, scoring 13 runs on 10 hits to take the lead, 19-9. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Madison Wyckoff that drove in two.
Wyckoff earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The right-handed pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking none. L Keur took the loss for Zeeland East Varsity Chix. The starting pitcher went four and one-third innings, giving up 17 runs (eight earned) on 17 hits, striking out none and walking two. Emily Kragt started in the circle first for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher surrendered five hits and five runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out none and walking two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux piled up 19 hits in the game. Jenna Hendricks, Veersma, and E Kragt each collected three hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Sadie Kragt, Strabbing, Maggie Brower, and Wyckoff each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux welcome Oakridge on Wednesday for their next game at 4pm.
Madison Wyckoff collected four hits in four at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Beal City Varsity Aggies 9-4 on Monday. Wyckoff singled in the second inning, doubled in the fifth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
Wyckoff struck out 11 batters on the day. The righty also gave up nine hits and four runs over seven innings while walking one.
A single by Megan Strabbing put Zeeland West Varsity Dux on the board in the bottom of the first.
A single by Wyckoff extended the Zeeland West Varsity Dux lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning.
Beal City Varsity Aggies took the lead, 3-2, in the top of the fourth thanks to singles by Emily Taylor, and Emma Block.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux captured the lead, 5-3, in the bottom of the fourth when Maddi Veersma tripled, scoring two runs, and Emily Kragt doubled, scoring one run.
Macy Johnston took the loss for Beal City Varsity Aggies. The starting pitcher went four innings, giving up five runs (two earned) on nine hits, striking out three and walking none.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux tallied 14 hits in the game. Strabbing and Veersma each drove in two runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux didn't commit a single error in the field. Bri Kamer had the most chances in the field with 11.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux had trouble keeping up with Beal City Varsity Aggies in an 11-5 loss on Monday for the second game of a double header.
Beal City Varsity Aggies got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lauren Gross singled, scoring one run, and Emma Block homered to center field, scoring two runs.
Dakota Dodak earned the win for Beal City Varsity Aggies. The pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over four and one-third innings, striking out five and walking four. Emily Kragt pitched four innings in relief for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs while, striking out one and walking two. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The right-handed pitcher went three innings, giving up 11 runs (nine earned) on 13 hits, striking out one and walking one. Block led things off in the circle for Beal City Varsity Aggies. The righty gave up three hits and four runs (one earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking three.
Jenna Hendricks and Madison Wyckoff each collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Riley Howe and Kragt each drove in two runs for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Maddi Veersma and Howe led the team with two walks each. Zeeland West Varsity Dux turned two double plays in the game.
Next up for Zeeland West Varsity Dux is a conference double header at Zeeland East on Tuesday.
Madison Wyckoff collected four hits in five at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Hudsonville Varsity Eagles 10-1 on Wednesday. Wyckoff doubled in the seventh inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux won thanks in part to eight runs in the seventh inning. Riley Howe singled, scoring one run, Paige Visser induced Jenna Hendricks to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Wyckoff doubled, scoring two runs, Maddi Veersma grounded out, scoring one run, Emily Kragt singled, scoring one run, and Megan Strabbing doubled, scoring two runs.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux were the first to get on the board in the first when Strabbing drew a walk, scoring one run.
Ava Gardner tripled to center field on the seventh pitch of the at-bat, which helped Hudsonville Varsity Eagles tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
A single by Strabbing gave Zeeland West Varsity Dux the lead, 2-1, in the top of the third.
Wyckoff earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The righty allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out eight and walking two. Kaylin Reifschneider took the loss for Hudsonville Varsity Eagles. The right-handed pitcher went three innings, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out three and walking five.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux piled up 10 hits in the game. Strabbing provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Zeeland West Varsity Dux worked the count all day, collecting five walks.
Bri Kamer collected five hits in five at bats, but Zeeland West Varsity Dux lost to Hudsonville Varsity Eagles 11-8 on Wednesday. Kamer singled in the seventh inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the fifth inning.
Hudsonville Varsity Eagles jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Tessa Heffelbower laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and Paige Visser hit a grand slam to left field.
A double by Heffelbower extended the Hudsonville Varsity Eagles lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the second inning.
Sophie VanKempen earned the win for Hudsonville Varsity Eagles. The pitcher gave up 11 hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher went six innings, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) on 16 hits, striking out one and walking one.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux amassed 16 hits in the game. Emily Kragt drove the middle of the lineup, leading Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Kragt, Megan Strabbing, and Maddi Veersma each collected multiple hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux.
Hudsonville Varsity Eagles collected 16 hits in the game. Hayley Banach, Visser, and Ava Gardner each collected three hits for Hudsonville Varsity Eagles. Visser went 3-for-4 at the plate and led the team with six runs batted in. Autumn Dennis and Lauren Luchies each collected multiple hits for Hudsonville Varsity Eagles.
Next up for Zeeland West Varsity Dux is a double header at Mattawan on Friday.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux took down Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders 4-0 on Tuesday.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the fourth inning after Emily Kragt singled, scoring one run.
Madison Wyckoff earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The starter allowed two hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking none. Makenzie Cammenga took the loss for Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders. The starting pitcher went six innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits, striking out 10 and walking none.
Bri Kamer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Kragt went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Zeeland West Varsity Dux in hits.
Bella Duimstra led Unity Christian Varsity Crusaders with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff position.
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.
Even though Zeeland West Varsity Dux collected six hits to Rockford Varsity Rams's five, they still fell 4-2 on Thursday in the first game of a double header. Madison Wyckoff led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two hits.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux was right in it until Rockford Varsity Rams singled in the sixth inning.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux opened the scoring in the third after an error scored one run.
In the bottom of the third inning, Rockford Varsity Rams went back into the lead after Jayden Timmermans doubled to left field, and Mya Shanahan grounded out, each scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux scored on a wild pitch, which helped Zeeland West Varsity Dux tie the game at two in the top of the sixth.
Shanahan earned the win for Rockford Varsity Rams. The hurler gave up six hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out one and walking none. Sadie Kragt took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The righty went six innings, giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits, striking out three and walking one.
Madison Wyckoff collected four hits in five at bats, as Zeeland West Varsity Dux defeated Rockford Varsity Rams 10-5 on Thursday. Wyckoff singled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Bri Kamer singled, scoring one run.
Rockford Varsity Rams made the score 4-1 in the bottom of the first after an error scored two runs, Ellsie Ritsema laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring one run, and Tori Sloan doubled, scoring one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux jumped back into the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Rockford Varsity Rams committed an error, and Kylie Glass grounded out, each scoring one run.
Molly Amshey grounded out, which helped Rockford Varsity Rams tie the game at five in the bottom of the fifth.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead in the top of the sixth. M Schuler induced Megan Strabbing to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, to give Zeeland West Varsity Dux the leg up, 6-5.
The top of the seventh sealed the deal for the Dux when they picked up four runs on four singles.
Wyckoff earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher gave up two hits and five runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking four. Schuler took the loss for Rockford Varsity Rams. The hurler went six innings, giving up nine runs on 13 hits, striking out three and walking two.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux amassed 14 hits in the game. Kamer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Strabbing collected three hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux in five at bats. Emily Kragt led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Wyckoff stole two bases. Zeeland West Varsity Dux ran wild on the base paths, piling up five stolen bases for the game.
In the second game of a double header, Zeeland West Varsity Dux took Wednesday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 10-9 walk-off victory over Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes. Zeeland West Varsity Dux were down 9-8 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Madison Wyckoff singled, scoring two runs.
Kylie Glass drove in four runners in the win. The second baseman went 2-3 on the day.
A wild pitch put Zeeland West Varsity Dux on the board in the bottom of the second.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux added one run in the third. Emily Kragt singled to center field, making the score 2-0.
Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a ground out by Malenna Luckadoo, and a single by Brooke Petroelje.
A single by Glass gave Zeeland West Varsity Dux the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the fourth.
The score was 7-5 after the sixth inning when Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes captured the lead, 9-7, in the top of the seventh when Kelsey Mersman scored after tagging up, Kendall Cornell doubled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux took the lead, 10-9, in the bottom of the seventh thanks to singles by Glass, and Wyckoff.
Kragt earned the win for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The pitcher gave up three hits and four runs (three earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out one and walking none. Mersman took the loss for Hamilton Varsity Hawkeyes. The righty went six and two-thirds innings, surrendering 10 runs on 11 hits, striking out seven and walking eight. Sadie Kragt opened the game for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The hurler allowed eight hits and five runs (two earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking none.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux amassed 11 hits in the game. Kragt, Megan Strabbing, Glass, and Kragt each collected two hits for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Maddi Veersma paced Zeeland West Varsity Dux with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game.
Next up for Zeeland West Varsity Dux, two games at Rockford on Thursday.
Both teams were strong in the circle on Thursday, but Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Madison Wyckoff started the game and went all 6 innings for the Dux.
Zeeland West Varsity Dux got on the board in the first inning after Maddi Veersma doubled, scoring one run from Wyckoff.
Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead 3-1 after the first inning.
Ellory Dykstra earned the win for Byron Center Varsity Bulldogs. The starter gave up four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking six. Wyckoff took the loss for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. The hurler went six innings, giving up three runs (zero earned) on five hits, striking out nine and walking two. Madi Pitsch earned the save for Byron Center
Bri Kamer led Zeeland West Varsity Dux with two hits in two at bats. Veersma and Kamer each drove in one run for Zeeland West Varsity Dux. Zeeland West Varsity Dux had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Kamer and Wyckoff led the team with two free passes each.
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.