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Maranatha Baptist University

Maranatha Baptist University Sabercats
Hope Griffin

Softball Ashley Nerat

Grounded At Grace

Maranatha loses two, closing out the season series with Grace.

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2

WYOMING, Mich. -- The five-game season series between Maranatha and Grace ended in favor of the Tigers, who dominated today's doubleheader 8-0 and 17-0 in two five-inning games.

The Tigers limited the Sabercats to just one hit on the day, as Ryleigh Bill spoiled Alyssa Wallinga's no-hitter. Emma Balkema tossed a no-hitter in the first game, logging 12 strikeouts for Grace Christian.

Balkema showed her prowess on both sides of the ball, as she was one of two Tigers to record a team-high 4 RBIs on the day.

OVERVIEW

  • Results Game One: Maranatha 0-8 Grace (5 Innings)
  • Results Game Two: Maranatha 0-17 Grace (5 Innings)
  • Venue: Kellogg Woods Park - Kentwood, Michigan
  • Attendance: 25
  • Records: MBU (0-25), GCU (13-14)


STATS

  • Box Scores coming soon
  • Last Time: Grace swept the 3-game series in early April 
  • Series: Grace now holds a 10-0 series lead over Maranatha

OPPONENTS

  • Grace Christian competes in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (Dll - Midwest Region)
  • Grace Christian finished the 2024 season with a record of 8-21
  • This is Grace Christian's second year as a program
  • Grace is coming in on an eight-game win streak

NEXT

The Sabercats return to Watertown for a double-header on Thursday against Mount Mary starting at 3 P.M. Details at mbusabercats.com/schedule.

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Players Mentioned

Ryleigh  Bill

#18 Ryleigh Bill

3B/OF
5' 8"
Freshman
R-R

Players Mentioned

Ryleigh  Bill

#18 Ryleigh Bill

5' 8"
Freshman
R-R
3B/OF
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