Ionia Varsity Bulldogs Come Up Short Against Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars

By GameChanger Media

Ionia Varsity Bulldogs fell to Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars 5-2 on Thursday at 501 Marshall St.

Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars got on the board in the first inning after Lucas Payne singled, scoring two runs.

Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Alex Fernandez doubled to center field, Jack Grill doubled down the left field line, and Levi Holman singled to right field, each scoring one run.

Fernandez earned the win for Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars. The righty allowed zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking one. Trevor Hodges took the loss for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. The starter went six innings, surrendering five runs (four earned) on seven hits, striking out five and walking one.

Christian Miller drove the middle of the lineup, leading Ionia Varsity Bulldogs with two runs batted in. Wyatt Erridge and Dawson Leland each collected one hit for Ionia Varsity Bulldogs. Miller paced Ionia Varsity Bulldogs with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Miller stole three bases.

Payne provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day. Holman and Payne were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars. Lansing Catholic Varsity Cougars were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Holman made the most plays with 13.

Ionia Varsity Bulldogs will travel to Portland Varsity Raiders for their next game on Saturday.