The Pella Christian baseball squad saw its regular‑season finale slip away on Thursday night, dropping a 12‑6 decision to Grand View Christian in a game that swung back and forth across six innings.
Early Sparks and a Quick Lead
The Eagles struck first, capitalizing on a timely single from Garrett Wielard that brought home Ben Van Wyngarden for the opening run. A burst of offense in the second inning — featuring Blake Gallaher, Alex Ball and Dean De Ronde — pushed the lead to 4‑1 before the Thunder answered with a four‑run burst to knot the score at 4‑4.
Momentum Shifts
Van Wyngarden continued to be a catalyst, scoring on a Blake Nikkel walk in the fourth to give Pella Christian a 5‑4 edge. However, Grand View Christian answered in the same half‑inning with a three‑run rally that flipped the advantage to a 9‑5 deficit for the Eagles.
The visitors refused to go quietly. In the sixth, Hudson Meixner delivered a single that drove in a run, narrowing the gap to 9‑6, but the Thunder’s offense erupted again, adding three more runs to seal a 12‑6 victory.
Standout Performers
Van Wyngarden and Wielard each collected a hit and combined for three runs scored and three RBIs, underscoring their pivotal roles in the team’s offense. The loss leaves the Eagles with a final regular‑season showdown against West Marshall scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight.