Game Recaps
June 5, 2010
HUDSONVILLE, Mich. – The Hamilton Hawkeyes (25-5-1) flirted with a second consecutive district championship on Saturday vs. Unity Christian. With a Unity two-run rally in the fifth inning turned fate against the Hawkeyes as Hamilton went on to lose 5-4. The stage was set for an epic comeback in the seventh but when Andrew DeGood’s screaming line drive found the glove of a UC outfielder, the curtain closed on the 2010 Hawkeyes far too prematurely.
Offensively, Hamilton could only muster six hits in the title game. Andrew DeGood recorded a single and a double to lead the way. Carter DeBoe added a two-run homer and Luke Stafford also had a 2 RBI double to deep left field. Adam Koning and Steve Durham each added singles.
Senior Evan Mudd (5-1) was saddled with the hard luck loss. He went 4 and a third before being relieved by Alex Tenckinck.
GAME ONE
HAMILTON 14, ZEELAND EAST 4 (5 INNINGS)
The Hawkeyes wasted little time in taking a hold of the district semifinal as they plated 3 runs in the first and 6 runs in the second as they chased East starter Michael Meade from the game. Hamilton would tally 5 more in the fifth to end the game via the 10-run mercy rule.
Senior Carter DeBoe (9-1) took the win working four and one-third innings. DeBoe yielded six hits and four runs while striking out five and walking four. Junior southpaw Nathaniel White worked the final two-thirds by striking out two East batters on six pitches.
Offensively, senior Adam Koning led the way with two hits and three runs scored. Jason Henrickson added two RBI and one hit. Senior Todd Scholten was 1for 3 with a double, 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. Steve Durham reached base all four times us and drove in a run with a second inning RBI single. DeBoe, Evan Mudd and Luke Stafford all added RBIs for the Hawkeyes.
Playing their final game for the Hawkeyes were Chase Martin, Andrew DeGood, Alex Tenckinck, Todd Scholten, Adam Koning, Carter DeBoe, Luke Stafford, Steve Durham, Evan Mudd and Jason Henrickson.
Please check back later this week for a Class of 2010 tribute.
May 29, 2010
HAMILTON, Mich. – Hamilton welcomed the ranked Squires of Calvin Christian to Hawkeye Field for the annual Senior Day game to close out the home schedule. Behind clutch hitting and solid pitching, the Hawkeyes (24-4-1) managed to sweep Calvin by scores of 10-2 and 6-5.
GAME ONE
HAMILTON 10, CALVIN 2
Carter DeBoe, in his final home game, led the Hawkeyes as he gained the win on the mound and was 4 for 4 at the plate. Hamilton outhit Calvin 14-5 as they cruised in the opener.
DeBoe (8-1) went five strong innings, allowing only five hits while fanning four and walking two. Senior Alex Tenckinck returned to the mound to work a hitless final two innings. Tenckicnk did strike out two.
Offensively, DeBoe’s 4 for 4 perfomance included a home run and 5 RBI. Jason Henrickson was 3 for 4 with 3 runs. Seniors Adam Koning and Steve Durham both had two hits and scored 2 runs. Durham added a triple. R.J. Flowers added an RBI single while seniors Todd Scholten and Luke Stafford each added a hit. Seniors Andrew DeGood and Evan Mudd each drove in runs for the victorious Hawkeyes.
GAME TWO
HAMILTON 6, CALVIN 5
Looking to sweep and close out the Squires, Hamilton found themselves trailing the Squires 5-4 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. Steve Durham’s sacrifice fly brought home the tying run in the sixth, evening the score at 5-5. After a scoreless Calvin seventh, senior Jason Henrickson’s base hit put the winning run on first. Carter DeBoe was then hit by a pitch. Senior Chase Martin, pitch-running for Henrickson, scored on a wild pitch to end the “Senior Day” with a final inning win.
Getting the win in relief of starter Evan Mudd was junior Nathaniel White (5-1). White worked the final three innings by allowing one hit while striking out two and walking one. Mudd went four innings and allowed 8 hits while fanning three and walking one.
Offensively, Henrickson and Flowers were both 2 for 4. Flowers added a double. Adam Koning was 1 for 3 with a run and a stolen base. DeBoe was also 1 for 3 with a RBI, 2 stolen bases and a run. Junior Adam Schreur drove in a run on a first inning single. Connor Hagen was 1 for 2 with a run and 1 RBI. Durham did have 1 RBI.
Saturday marked the final home games for seniors Carter DeBoe, Andrew DeGood, Steve Durham, Jason Henrickson, Adam Koning, Chase Martin, Evan Mudd, Todd Scholten, Luke Stafford and Alex Tenckinck.
The Hawkeyes are next in action on Wednesday when they travel to Saugatuck for the final regular season game of the 2010 season.
Check back Wednesday night for the story on the Saugatuck game.
May 27, 2010
The class of 2010.
The Hamilton baseball program will see ten seniors graduate tonight. Commencement ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. The graduating seniors are Carter DeBoe, Andrew DeGood, Steve Durham, Jason Henrickson, Adam Koning, Chast Martin, Evan Mudd, Todd Scholten, Luke Stafford and Alex Tenckinck.
The baseball program wishes them continued success as they leave HHS for the next stage of their educational careers.
