Ocelots Sweep Home Opener

DETROIT, MI – The Ocelots opened up play at home by hosting our friends from around the corner, Madonna University.

Game 1- The first game of the double header would show to be a good pitching duel from both sides. Isaiah Tobias got the start for Schoolcraft. The freshman would go 6.1 innings, allowing just 3 hits while striking out 6. Diego Bermudez came on to close out the game in the 7^th by allowing just 1 walk and keeping the Crusaders off the board.

On the offensive side for Schoolcraft, the team would only be able to register 6 hits for the game. Leading the way was Owen Elsey with 2 hits, including a double. On top of the 2 hits for Elsey, the sophomore would also drive in 2 runs. Others recording a hit would be Bryalon Schroeder, Jace Walerski, Nick Bosilkovski, and Abel Gutierrez.

Game 2- With a new lineup in for Schoolcraft in game 2, the bats would come alive. Leading the offense on the way to 13 runs would be Brady Sauer. Sauer would log 3 hits on the day, including 2 triples, while also driving in 6 runs. The top of the lineup would prove to do most of the damage throughout the game. With Sauer in the 3 hole, the leadoff hitter, Abel Gutierrez, and the 2-hole hitter, Brandon Troy, would all combine for 7 hits and 12 RBI's.

Lucas Clune got the start on the mound for Schoolcraft. Clune would only be able to go 2.2 innings but would be able to strike out 7 hitters. Miguel Hinojosa came in to relive Clune, logging the win, in his 1.1 innings with 3 strikeouts. Also getting innings on the mound was Bosilkovski. The sophomore would throw the final 2 innings of the 13-3 mercy, facing the minimum and registering 2 strikeouts.

Schoolcraft hits the road tomorrow for a doubleheader against Glen Oaks Community College. The first pitch is schedule for 1:00PM.