Pitching, clutch hitting propel Hawkeyes past Park 7-1
HAMILTON, Mich. – After scoring 40 runs in the first two games of the week, the Hawkeyes (14-2, 5-0) knew that things were not going to be that easy with a young and talented Park team coming in. After jumping out to a first-inning lead, some late clutch hitting and the pitching of Carter DeBoe ran the Hawkeyes OK-Green record to 5-0.
“We got a win today,” Hamilton skipper Ken DeGood explained. “Our league is too good. We had some huge offensive games earlier this week but pitching ad timely hitting are the key to the league title. I was encouraged that we didn’t play our best and still beat a talented team like Park.”
Senior Carter DeBoe (4-1) threw a complete game five-hitter for the hosts. He allowed five hits while striking out 10 and walking only one.
“I thought Carter did a nice job getting out of a couple jams today,” DeGood added. “After the game, you look at the book and he has 10 strikeouts.”
Offensively, the Hawkeyes were led by Jason Henrickson and Evan Mudd. Both seniors had two hits and a double to pace the offensive attack. Mudd’s double was of the two-run variety in the bottom of the fifth to give the hosts some breathing room. Adam Koning also had a 2-RBI double while scoring two runs. DeBoe added a sacrifice fly while Todd Scholten and R.J. Flowers each added a hit.
“Offensively, we got some clutch hitting when we needed it. That’s a good sign as we head into a very difficult week in the league,” DeGood noted.
The Hawkeyes are next in action on Tuesday when they host the Maroons of Holland Christian at Hawkeye Field. First pitch is slated for 4:15 p.m.
Check back Tuesday night for the recap of the Holland Christian game.
