Chiefs Strikeout 13 Loons, Peoria Wins 7-1 in Second Half Opener
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Chiefs Strikeout 13 Loons, Peoria Wins 7-1 in Second Half Opener

Published on June 20, 2025 under Midwest League (MWL)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


MIDLAND, Mich. - The Great Lakes Loons (34-31) (0-1) were outmatched by Peoria Chiefs (27-39) (1-0) pitching, a 7-1 Chiefs win on a 76-degree cloudy Friday night at Dow Diamond.

- Loons starter Wyatt Crowell spun 3.2 scoreless innings. The Dodgers 2023 fourth-round pick stranded five Peoria runners. Crowell struck out three Chiefs. Joel Ibarra inherited a runner on with two outs in the fourth but closed the frame forcing a popup.

- After leaving 15 on base last night and seven through the first four tonight, Peoria broke through. The Chiefs tallied five in the fifth.

- The top of the fifth began with three Peoria walks. Josh Kross hit a sac fly to drive in the first run. Next came two RBI singles from Miguel Villarroel and Brayden Jobert. After a strikeout, Won-Bin Cho glided a bloop two-run single into right field on a 2-2 pitch with two outs.

- Great Lakes got a run back in the fifth. Joe Vetrano walked on six pitches, and then Wilman Diaz hit a wall ball double to left-center field. It was the only run earned against Jason Savacool. The right-hander struck out seven across five innings.

- The Chiefs added two runs in the seventh, a two-run homer by Brayden Joebert. After that, Christian Romero and Carson Hobbs combined to retire the next eight in a row.

- The Loons offense left eight on base, five in the final four innings.

Rounding Things Out

Mike Sirota walked twice and singled in the sixth. Sirota extended his hitting streak to nine games.

Up Next

The Loons and Chiefs play tomorrow Saturday, June 21st. The first pitch is at 7:05 pm. Saturday is Princess Night presented by High Country Jumpers. The Loons will be wearing Moana-themed jerseys that are currently up for auction. Postgame will see a Fireworks Loontacular brought to you by Farm Bureau Insurance.

The Great Lakes Loons have been a partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers since the team's inception in 2007. Dow Diamond serves as the team's home and also houses the Michigan Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, and Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt. For tickets or information about the Loons, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.

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