Softball Erupts for 27 Runs in MIAA-Opening Sweep of Olivet

The Hope College softball team enjoyed a sunny home opener on Saturday. The Flying Dutch swept the first MIAA doubleheader of the season The University of Olivet convincingly by winning twice in five innings at Wolters Softball Stadium: 15-0 in Game 1 and 12-0 in Game 2. Under clear skies and 50-degree temperatures, Hope (16-7 overall) thrilled friends and family with an explosive offense, crisp defense and shutout pitching. “They were excited for the home opener,” first-year head coach Michelle Brander Metiva said. “That was a big day for them. There’s some emotion. We’ve come a long way this year…