Growlers Bats Held in Check by Lakeshore Pitching
Published on June 3, 2014 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Kalamazoo Growlers News Release
Kalamazoo, Mich - The Kalamazoo Growlers (5-3) came up short in today's game against the Lakeshore Chinooks (6-2) 5 to 1.
The Growlers Bats struggled to convert their seven hits into runs as they left runners stranded on base in numerous innings. Growler's Infielder John Rubino (Eastern Michigan University) extended his hitting streak to seven in Northwoods League play.
Starting pitcher Nick Wernke (West Virginia University) gave up two runs with four base on balls and five strikeouts in his Tuesday campaign occupying the mound for just four innings.
The Chinooks pitching staff was impressive on the bump, totaling 12 strikeouts. Chinooks pitching looked dominant throughout using four different pitchers to humble the Growlers offense.
Ball State infielder Ryan Spaulding was to only Growler to grab an RBI in his four at bats. Jesse Puscheck (Canisius College) was effective in the batter's box; Puscheck grabbed hits in both of his at bats.
Chinooks starter Michael Letkewicz (Augustana College) was given the win, allowing one run with four strikeouts in five innings pitched.
The Growlers have lost two straight games and look to reverse the tough stint tomorrow night June 4th against the Green Bay Bullfrogs (4-3).
The Growlers next home game is Friday at Homer Stryker Field against the Waterloo Bucks at 7:05 p.m.
Northwoods League Stories from June 3, 2014
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- Huskies Lose Late Lead, Fall to Bullfrogs - Duluth Huskies
- Bullfrogs Late Rally Earns Series Split - Green Bay Rockers
- Kingfish Look for Win to End Home Stand - Kenosha Kingfish
- Growlers Bats Held in Check by Lakeshore Pitching - Kalamazoo Growlers
- Bombers Drop Rafters for Series Sweep - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- More Delays for the Honkers; Doubleheader Pushed Back in Canada - Rochester Honkers
- Comeback for Naught: Rafters Lose in Extras - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Stingers Return Home to Beehive for Seven-Game Home Stand Starting Tuesday - Willmar Stingers
- Anchors lose late lead in loss to Express - Alexandria Blue Anchors
- Mallards Explode Past Kingfish 17-5 - Madison Mallards
- Bats Come Alive as Pitchers Fire Four-Hit Shutout - St. Cloud Rox
- Kingfish Struggle against the Mallards, Fall 17-5 - Kenosha Kingfish
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