Sparta, MI — Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) defeated Sparta Junior Varsity Spartans 17-3 on Friday at Sparta High School Baseball Field thanks in part to nine runs in the sixth inning. Ryan Keizer induced Gavin Seabert to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Hayden Paggeot drew a walk, scoring one run, Jake Paoletti singled, scoring one run, Brody Nichols singled, scoring two runs, Noah Miller drew a walk, scoring one run, Chase Whisler drew a walk, scoring one run, Bryce Freese drew a walk, scoring one run, and Seabert drew a walk, scoring one run. Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) got on the board in the first inning after Whisler singled, scoring one run. Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) extended their early lead with three runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Jaeger Tidey and Justin Golembeske. A tag up by Freese extended the Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) lead to 5-0 in the top of the third inning. Tidey earned the win for Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV). The pitcher allowed three hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out five and walking none. Ethan Dean took the loss for Sparta Junior Varsity Spartans. The hurler went three innings, allowing five runs on six hits, striking out two and walking one. Nichols appeared in relief for Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV). Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) amassed 11 hits in the game. Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV)'s Paoletti, the number eight hitter, led Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) with three hits in four at bats. Tidey went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Miller collected two hits for Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) in four at bats. Golembeske led Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 13 walks for the game. Tidey and Freese each stole multiple bases for Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV). Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) stole nine bases in the game. Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) didn't commit a single error in the field. Paggeot had the most chances in the field with nine. Owen Burleson set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Sparta Junior Varsity Spartans with two hits in three at bats. Caledonia Fighting Scots (JV) will travel to Sparta Junior Varsity Spartans for their next game on Friday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.