College Baseball HFCC vs. GRCC

On Saturday, Grand Rapids Community College (in dark blue) defeated Henry Ford Community College (in white) twice. 7-6, 8-0

     The Henry Ford Community College baseball team lost both games of their doubleheader to the Raiders of Grand Rapids on Saturday.  The first game was tied 6-6 heading into the 7th, and final inning, but the Raiders were able to score a run, and steal the first game of the series.  The Hawks of Henry Ford were shut out 8-0 in the nightcap marking the fourth time that the Hawks have been held scoreless this season.  The weather was cooperative for both games of the series, and the temperature ranged from 55 - 71 degrees as the games wore on.
     Henry Ford Community College, and Grand Rapids Community College are both NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Division II programs, and both schools compete in the MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) Conference.  Click on the links below for more information about the NJCAA, or the MCCAA Conference.
     The Henry Ford Community College baseball team currently has an overall record of 12-12, and the Hawks are 4-8 in the MCCAA Conference.  Henry Ford plays all of their home games at Papp Park in Taylor.  Papp Park is located on the corner of Wick Road, and Westlake.  Click on the link below for more information about Henry Ford Community College.  Click on the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material to check out exclusive photos from some of the Hawks games.
     The Grand Rapids Community College baseball team currently has an over all record of 10-18, but the Raiders are 9-5 in the MCCAA Conference.  Click on the link below for more information about the Raiders athletic program.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Be sure to check out exclusive photos from Saturday's college baseball showdown.

The Raiders defeated the Hawks 7-6, and 8-0.  #31 Collin Lay warmed up in the bullpen before entering the 1st game.

Click on the links below for more information about these schools, and their athletic programs!

For more information about Henry Ford Community College click on  http://www.hfcc.edu



For more info about Grand Rapids Community College athletics click on  http://www.grccraiders.com



For more information about the NJCAA click on  http://www.njcaa.org



For more information about the MCCAA Conference click on  http://www.mccaa.org



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