45 Wins, Franchise Records and Draft History Highlight Pit Spitters' 2026 Season

August 12, 2026 - Traverse City, MI - The Traverse City Pit Spitters wrapped up their 2026 season last weekend, closing the book on a memorable eighth summer at Turtle Creek Stadium. From 45 victories and a pair of tightly contested division races to franchise records, MLB Draft history and another summer of packed crowds in Northern Michigan, the 2026 season provided plenty of milestones both on and off the field. Turtle Creek Stadium welcomed 80,146 fans across 34 openings, an average of 2,357 per game--... Full Story

Pit Spitters Close 2026 with 45th Win, Multiple Franchise Milestones

August 8, 2026 - Traverse City, MI - The Traverse City Pit Spitters closed the book on their 2026 season Saturday night, defeating the Battle Creek Battle Jacks 9-5 in front of 4,410 fans at Turtle Creek Stadium. The victory in Game 72 gave Traverse City a 45-27 overall record, tied for the most wins in the Northwoods League and the best mark in the Great Lakes Division this summer. Despite the overall success, the Pit Spitters missed the postseason after Kenosha captured the Great Lakes East first-half t... Full Story

Six-Run Seventh Powers Pit Spitters Past Battle Creek

August 7, 2026 - Traverse City, MO - The Traverse City Pit Spitters carried a one-run lead into the bottom of the seventh before erupting for six runs, powering a 9-6 victory over the Battle Creek Battle Jacks on the final Fireworks Friday of 2026 at Turtle Creek Stadium. A season-high crowd of 4,515 was on hand for Traverse City's second-to-last game of the summer. Despite the victory, Royal Oak's win over Kalamazoo eliminated the Pit Spitters from postseason contention. Traverse City will miss the Northw... Full Story

Guerra Rewrites Record Book as Pit Spitters Sweep Rockford

August 6, 2026 - Rockford, IL - Ethan Guerra broke Traverse City's single-season home run and RBI records Thursday night, while Mason Compton and Ty Jenkins combined on a three-hitter to lead the Pit Spitters past the Rockford Rivets 7-1 at Rivets Stadium. The victory completed a two-game sweep and kept Traverse City alive in the Great Lakes East second-half playoff race. The Pit Spitters improved to 22-12 and remain one game behind first-place Royal Oak. Traverse City must win its final two regular-season... Full Story

• Guerra Rewrites Record Book as Pit Spitters Sweep Rockford - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) August 6
• Pit Spitters Pound Rivets 11-4, Move Within Half-Game of First - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) August 5
• Green, Heefner Shut Down Lakeshore as Pit Spitters Earn Split - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) August 4
• Late Lakeshore Rally Drops Pit Spitters One Game Back - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) August 3
• Carlson Caps Seven-Run Comeback as Pit Spitters Reclaim Share of First - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) August 2
• Late Richmond Rally Knocks Pit Spitters out of First Place - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) August 1
• Pit Spitters Hold off Kenosha, Complete Three-Game Sweep - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 31
• Pitching Powers Pit Spitters to Doubleheader Sweep of Kenosha - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 30
• Late Homers Sink Pit Spitters in Road Sweep at Lakeshore - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 29
• Pit Spitters Walked off in 11-Inning Stunner at Lakeshore - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 28
• Fast Start Fades as Pit Spitters Fall 6-4 to Rockford - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 27
• Grantham Forces Home Winning Run as Pit Spitters Walk off Rockford - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 26
• Four Pitchers Combine for Shutout as Pit Spitters Reclaim First Place - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 25
• Pit Spitters Run Wild, But Richmond Holds on in Series Opener - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 24
• Martinez Delivers in Ninth, Pit Spitters Take Series in Battle Creek - Traverse City Pit Spitters (Northwoods) July 23
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August 8	Northwoods	Battle Creek 5 at Traverse City 9	Final
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• Kingfish surging toward first playoff appearance in 8 years - Northwoods Kenosha News (August 1)
• Lakeview High grads Kucharczyk twins having big summer in Traverse City - Northwoods Battle Creek Enquirer (July 27)
• Sports briefs: Dream Team all-star game Saturday at Pit Spitters; Saints, Spirits face off in GCBL first-place battle; Westenbarger cards 2nd hole-in-one this summer - Northwoods Traverse City Record-Eagle (June 26)
• Sports briefs: Reid back as Pit Spitters skipper; Gaylord's Kozlowski makes all-Midwest team; YMCA summer hoops league signup underway - Northwoods Traverse City Record-Eagle (May 20)
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