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Varsity Baseball Wins Ionia Invitational
9.0 months ago @ 1:54PM
- Game Date
- May 10, 2025
Ionia Varsity Bulldogs took down Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders 10-5 on Saturday.
Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jake Bowen hit a sacrifice fly, Brody Howard singled to right field, and Corbyn Janes singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Ionia Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead, 5-3, in the top of the third after Christian Miller tripled to center field, Hunter Roundtree doubled to left field, and Nolan Lundstrom walked, each scoring one run.
Trevor Hodges earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The righty allowed six hits and five runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking three. Bowen took the loss for Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders. The right-handed pitcher went two and one-third innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking two. Teddy Sprank pitched one inning of shutout ball for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs in relief. The hurler surrendered zero hits, striking out three and walking one.
Ionia Varsity Bulldogs tallied nine hits in the game. Roundtree, Miller, Colt Piercefield, and Kellan Ferguson each collected two hits for Ionia. Piercefield led Ionia Varsity Bulldogs with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-4 on the day. Wyatt Erridge paced Ionia with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Piercefield stole two bases. Ionia stole nine bases in the game.
Howard drove the middle of the lineup, leading Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Lance Wiktorowski set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders with two hits in three at bats. Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders turned one double play in the game. Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Tucker Loynes made the most plays with five.
Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jake Bowen hit a sacrifice fly, Brody Howard singled to right field, and Corbyn Janes singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Ionia Varsity Bulldogs captured the lead, 5-3, in the top of the third after Christian Miller tripled to center field, Hunter Roundtree doubled to left field, and Nolan Lundstrom walked, each scoring one run.
Trevor Hodges earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The righty allowed six hits and five runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking three. Bowen took the loss for Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders. The right-handed pitcher went two and one-third innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on four hits, striking out two and walking two. Teddy Sprank pitched one inning of shutout ball for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs in relief. The hurler surrendered zero hits, striking out three and walking one.
Ionia Varsity Bulldogs tallied nine hits in the game. Roundtree, Miller, Colt Piercefield, and Kellan Ferguson each collected two hits for Ionia. Piercefield led Ionia Varsity Bulldogs with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-4 on the day. Wyatt Erridge paced Ionia with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Piercefield stole two bases. Ionia stole nine bases in the game.
Howard drove the middle of the lineup, leading Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Lance Wiktorowski set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders with two hits in three at bats. Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders turned one double play in the game. Ovid-Elsie Varsity Marauders were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Tucker Loynes made the most plays with five.
Championship game Ionia vs Alma.
Ionia Bulldogs Captures Lead Late In Victory Over Alma Panthers
Ionia snatched the lead late in their 6-5 victory over Alma on Saturday. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the sixth when Christian Miller was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
Ionia came back to win despite trailing 4-0 in the second.
An error put Alma on the board in the top of the first.
Alma added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Doyle singled down the left field line, Ethan Helinski was struck by a pitch, and Gideon Sacco walked, each scoring one run.
Ionia tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a double by Miller, and a fielder's choice by Hunter Roundtree.
Ethan Wenzel earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The hurler surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out 12 and walking two. Brennen Palmer took the loss for Alma. The right-handed pitcher went five innings, surrendering five runs (two earned) on eight hits, striking out two and walking one. Parker Seidelman started on the bump for Ionia. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and four runs (one earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three.
The Bulldogs accumulated 10 hits in the game. Miller provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Ionia with three runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Nolan Lundstrom and Miller each collected two hits for Ionia.
Sacco, Rocco Holiday, Helinski, and Doyle each collected one hit for Alma. Sacco, Holiday, and Helinski each drove in one run for the Panthers. Alma stole five bases and turned one double play in the game.
Ionia will host Lansing Sexton for a league double-header on Tuesday May 13, with first pitch at 4:00.
Ionia snatched the lead late in their 6-5 victory over Alma on Saturday. The game was tied at five in the bottom of the sixth when Christian Miller was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.
Ionia came back to win despite trailing 4-0 in the second.
An error put Alma on the board in the top of the first.
Alma added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Doyle singled down the left field line, Ethan Helinski was struck by a pitch, and Gideon Sacco walked, each scoring one run.
Ionia tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a double by Miller, and a fielder's choice by Hunter Roundtree.
Ethan Wenzel earned the win for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The hurler surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) over five and two-thirds innings, striking out 12 and walking two. Brennen Palmer took the loss for Alma. The right-handed pitcher went five innings, surrendering five runs (two earned) on eight hits, striking out two and walking one. Parker Seidelman started on the bump for Ionia. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and four runs (one earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three.
The Bulldogs accumulated 10 hits in the game. Miller provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Ionia with three runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Nolan Lundstrom and Miller each collected two hits for Ionia.
Sacco, Rocco Holiday, Helinski, and Doyle each collected one hit for Alma. Sacco, Holiday, and Helinski each drove in one run for the Panthers. Alma stole five bases and turned one double play in the game.
Ionia will host Lansing Sexton for a league double-header on Tuesday May 13, with first pitch at 4:00.