Hamilton, MI — Despite leading by as many as five runs, Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen) fell to Hamilton 8-7 on Friday at Hamilton High School. An error put Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen) on the board in the top of the first. Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen) added one run in the third after Caden Lopez singled to right field on a full count. Hamilton tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to an error, and a single by Si Vanderswaag. Evan Crater led things off on the mound for Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen). The starter allowed three hits and five runs (four earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking four. Langeland stepped on the hill first for Hamilton. The hurler allowed four hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out seven and walking two. JJ Abbott, Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen)'s number eight hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Landon Horan led Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen) with one run batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Abbott, Jimmy Holmes, and Logan Pratt each stole multiple bases for Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen). Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen) stole 14 bases in the game. Sabala and Vanderswaag each collected two hits for Hamilton. Sabala and Vanderswaag each drove in two runs for Hamilton. Next up for Caledonia Fighting Scots (Freshmen) is a game at Hamilton 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.