Growlers Fall to Chinooks 5-1
Published on July 5, 2014 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Kalamazoo Growlers News Release
Kalamazoo, Mich - The Kalamazoo Growlers have been upended by the Lakeshore Chinooks by a score of 5-1.
The Growlers (0-4) pitching struggled with control as they walked seven Chinooks (3-1) batters. Starter Dillon Haviland (Duke) went six innings, he gave up just three hits on the night which translated to three earned runs. Haviland was given the loss.
Chinooks pitching kept the Growlers hitters at bay, they gave up just six hits, and struck out eight. Nick Yarnall(Pittsburgh) was the only Growler to have an RBI on a sacrifice fly in the second inning.
Newly added Growler Karl Sorensen (St. Cloud State) went 2-for-4 and crossed home plate in the second inning for the Growlers only run.
The Growlers look to turn around first half season woes and make a playoff run as both the first and second half winner in the Northwoods League South Division make the playoffs.
The Growlers continue their homestand tomorrow against defending Northwoods League champion the Madison Mallards (4-1).
Eaton Family Funday Sunday is a great day for families to come enjoy the baseball action as well as promotions and giveaways at Homer Stryker Field. Sunday is Kids Run the Ballpark day, from the PA to the on field promotions, kids who sign up in the Consumers Credit Union Cub Club get a chance to run the ballpark for a day. The Growlers will also give away the second edition of Growlers baseball cards. It is also Junior Golf Night presented by Milham Golf Course.
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