The Bulldogs opened their season against a tough Redhawks team on a Super Cold March day. The Bulldogs won the first game 3 -2 in what turned out to be a pitchers duel. Ionia pitcher Tori Gutierrez took the 7 inning win, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and striking out 8. Redhawks pitch D. Reagan allowed 7 hits and 3 runs while striking out 7. The following Bulldogs each had one hit: Esquivel, Perry, Thomas, Braman, Gutierrez, Batista & White. 

The 2nd game ended in a 2-2 tie, game called because of darkness. Ionia Senior pitcher Chloe Witter went 7 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, walking 2 and striking out 2. Ionia showed patience at the plate and took advantage of 8 walks, we only managed 2 hits, both by senior Mel Braman.  I was pleased with our energy and teamwork and even thou it was awful cold I'm glad we got a couple game in.

Ionia travels to Portland next Wednesday to take on St. Pats

Go Blue!!