Crowell Dazzles, Goes Seven Scoreless in Loons 2-0 Win
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Crowell Dazzles, Goes Seven Scoreless in Loons 2-0 Win

Published on July 31, 2025 under Midwest League (MWL)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Great Lakes Loons (53-44) (19-13) earned their second shutout win in three games against the Fort Wayne TinCaps (48-50) (17-16) behind Wyatt Crowel l's seven scoreless innings, winning 2-0 on a 71-degree cloudy Thursday night at Parkview Field.

- Wyatt Crowell became the second Loon in 2025 to go seven innings in a start. The left-hander struck out six, with the most pitches in a strikeout being five, his punchout of Fort Wayne's Braedon Karpathios in the third inning.

- TinCaps starter Miguel Mendez went six innings, his lone misstep in the second inning. Two walks started the frame, and two wild pitches assisted Elijah Hainline across the plate.

- Kendall George had a two-reach night, adding a stolen base and a single. George earned his 27th stolen base in July, the most in the minors and MLB.

- Great Lakes added insurance in the eighth. Carlos Rojas doubled with two outs and was plated by an Eduardo Quintero double, a ball struck up the first base line.

- Alex Makarewich bounced back from a walk and a hit-by-pitch, striking out Kaden Hollow and Sean Barnett back-to-back to close the eighth.

- Myles Caba worked 1-2-3 in the ninth, securing the save. Zyhir Hope made all three putouts, including a diving play to end things.

Rounding Things Out

Loons' starters this week have combined for 18 innings and have allowed no runs.

Up Next

After a 15-8 July, the Loons begin August. Tomorrow, Friday, August 1st, will see a first pitch at 7:05 p.m. at Parkview Field.

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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