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Cadillac Varsity Vikings Defeats Benzie Central Varsity Huskies
Cadillac 27, Benzie County Central 0
Benzonia — Sparks drove in four runs on two hits to lead Cadillac Varsity Vikings past Benzie Central Varsity Huskies 27-0 on Thursday. Sparks singled in the third inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the fourth inning, scoring one.
Cadillac Varsity Vikings won thanks in part to 16 runs in the fourth inning. James tripled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Metzger tripled, scoring two runs, Carlsen drew a walk, scoring one run, Hellowell doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Mulder singled, scoring one run, Wing was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Sparks singled, scoring one run, Carlsen was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Little singled, scoring one run, Kornacki singled, scoring one run, Hellowell singled, scoring one run, and James singled, scoring one run.
Cadillac Varsity Vikings got on the board in the first inning after Kornacki singled, scoring one run.
Cadillac Varsity Vikings scored six runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Grinnell drew a walk, scoring one run, Heinz induced Sparks to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Brandsma doubled, scoring two runs, and an error scored two runs.
A single by Sparks, a single by Carlsen, and a double play helped Cadillac Varsity Vikings extend their early lead in the third.
Kornacki earned the win for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking none. Heinz took the loss for Benzie Central Varsity Huskies. The pitcher went three innings, giving up 14 runs (nine earned) on eight hits, striking out two and walking one. Little tossed one inning of scoreless ball for Cadillac Varsity Vikings in relief. The right-handed pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking none.
Cadillac Varsity Vikings amassed 17 hits in the game. James led Cadillac Varsity Vikings with three hits in five at bats. Little, Kornacki, Metzger, Hellowell, and Mulder each collected multiple hits for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. Sparks and Brandsma each stole multiple bases for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. Cadillac Varsity Vikings ran wild on the base paths, amassing 10 stolen bases for the game. Cadillac Varsity Vikings were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Mulder had the most chances in the field with five.

