Mason Raade of Zeeland East narrowly defeated Logan Nash of Zeeland West in a tense pitcher's duel. The game showcased both players' skills, with Raade ultimately securing the win.
Key points
Mason Raade won the pitcher's duel
Logan Nash was the opposing pitcher
The game took place on April 12
Both players showcased their skills
Zeeland East faced Zeeland West
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The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Zeeland East vs. Zeeland West baseball game?
The final score of the game has not been provided in the excerpt.
Who were the starting pitchers in the Zeeland East vs. Zeeland West game?
Mason Raade started for Zeeland East, while Logan Nash was the starting pitcher for Zeeland West.
When did Zeeland East play against Zeeland West in baseball?
Zeeland East played against Zeeland West on April 12.
What teams did Mason Raade and Logan Nash represent?
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The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
The Zeeland East softball team hosts Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
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How Zeeland East's Mason Raade won the pitcher's duel with West's Logan Nash - barely
The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
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How Zeeland East's Mason Raade won the pitcher's duel with West's Logan Nash - barely
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The Zeeland East baseball team takes on Zeeland West on Tuesday, April 12.
ZEELAND - Nothing like a rivalry showdown to get aces a little more amped.
Zeeland East's Mason Raade and Zeeland West's Logan Nash were stellar as they squared off on the mound.
Both pitched well enough to earn a win, but of course, only one would get it.
Raade allowed one run and the Chix defeated the Dux 2-1 in the first game of the doubleheader. Zeeland East won the second game 12-2.
"It gets me pumped (when my opponent is pitching well)," Raade said. "Throwing strikes has been the key for me this year. I have a great defense behind me. I use my curve pretty often because it makes my fastball look even faster."
Raade pitched a complete game with 82 pitches. He struck out six and walked none.
"Mason held his own. He misses barrels but they put balls in play and whenever we play good defense behind him, we have a chance to win," Zeeland East coach Matt Sattler said. "
Raade is following in the footsteps of his older brother Trevor, who starred at Zeeland East before getting a scholarship to play at Western Michigan.
They are similar in demeanor, though they attack hitters differently.
"He is completely different because Trevor was a power strikeout pitcher and was left-handed. Mason is right-handed, but they are both calm on the mound, not rattled. They are competitors and very confident in their abilities, but don't show their emotions," Sattler said.
Zeeland East's Mason Raade pitches against Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
Zeeland East's Mason Raade pitches against Zeeland West on Tuesday, May 12.
For Mason, their differences allow there not to be the same kind of pressure for him to be like his brother - or at least to do things the same way as his brother.
He definitely wants to be like his brother.
"I am just trying to be as good as my brother, follow in his steps," Mason said. "It was really fun learning the game from him."
Zeeland West's Logan Nash pitches against Zeeland East on Tuesday, May 12.
Zeeland West's Logan Nash pitches against Zeeland East on Tuesday, May 12.
Nash allowed two runs, but both were unearned, coming on an error and a passed ball, and he took the tough-luck loss.
"Credit to Logan Nash because he pitched an absolute gem," Sattler said. "He pitched out of a bunch of jams. It was a really good baseball games."
The Chix swept the doubleheader with an offensive outpouring in the nightcap, scoring 12 runs on 14 hits.
Raade was the designated hitter in the second game and came through with three hits, three RBIs and two runs scored.
Ethan Campbell had three hits, three runs scored and an RBI.
Caden Hunderman earned the win in the second game, allowing two runs in four innings. He struck out three.
The Chix improved to 22-5 and 12-2 in the OK Black.
"I think our team can go as far as a state championship," Raade said.