MWL Lansing Lugnuts

Loons Blank Lugnuts, 5-0

Published on August 8, 2024 under Midwest League (MWL)
Lansing Lugnuts News Release


MIDLAND, Mich. - Maddux Bruns combined with three relievers on a four-hit shutout in two hours and five minutes, leading the Great Lakes Loons (20-18, 54-50) to a brisk 5-0 blanking of the Lansing Lugnuts (18-21, 50-54) on Thursday night at Dow Diamond.

Lugnuts starter Kade Morris equaled his team-high showing from his Midwest League debut with seven innings, but Loons leadoff hitter Dylan Campbell singled, stole second and scored a run on a Jordan Thompson single in the first inning; singled, stole second and scored a run on a Josue De Paula sac fly in the third inning; and delivered an RBI single in a two-run seventh against Morris.

The Nuts' right-hander finished with seven hits and four runs allowed, walking two and striking out four on 98 pitches.

The Loons finished off the scoring in the eighth with a Sean McLain RBI triple off Garrett Irvin.

The Lugnuts, meanwhile, collected four hits, four walks and an HBP but went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position and stranded nine. Will Simpson fared best, going 2-for-3 with a pair of singles and a walk. Ryan Lasko and Nate Nankil each added a double and a walk in four plate appearances.

Right-hander Wander Guante takes to the mound on Friday at 7:05 p.m. in the fourth game of the six-game series, opposed by Great Lakes right-hander Peter Heubeck.

The Lugnuts play at the Loons through Sunday, returning home from August 13-18 against West Michigan. For tickets and further information, visit milb.com/lansing or call (517) 485-4500.

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