Larson strikes out 11 as Kent City advances in districts with 11-5 win over Central Montcalm

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KENT CITY — Kent City’s baseball team defeated Central Montcalm, 11-5 in a pre-district game Tuesday afternoon on the Eales’ field.

Kyler Larson picked up the win on the mound for the Eagles, throwing five innings of relief and giving up two runs on two hits while walking six and striking out 11.

The Eagles built up a 5-2 lead after four innings, and scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth to put the game away.

Larson led the Eagles at the plate going 2-for-5 with one run scored, while Webb Longcore went 2-for-3 with a double and one RBI.

Ryan Darling drove in three runs while Troy Atwood and Xander Chatel each had two RBI. Tyler Brummel, Zane Kik and Josh Anderson had one RBI apiece.

Kent City will play Northpointe Christian on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the district at Central Montcalm.