MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Loons' Ninth Inning Rally Falls Two Runs Short

Published on April 21, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
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The Great Lakes Loons loaded the bases in the ninth inning with the potential tying run at second and winning run at first Monday night, but the team's rally fell short, and Kane County picked up a 6-4 victory in the first game of a three-game series at Dow Diamond.

The game featured a matchup of two first-place teams, but the contest was marred by sloppy play by both teams. The Loons (9-8) and Cougars (15-2) combined to commit four errors and record two passed balls, three wild pitches, one hit batsman and two balks.

With the game tied 2-2, the Cougars took the lead in the sixth inning off Loons' reliever Geison Aguasviva (1-1). Aguasviva walked three batters in the inning, committed a balk, and the go-ahead run scored on a passed ball charged to Kenley Jansen.

Cougars pitchers held the Loons to four hits in the ballgame.

The Loons attempted a comeback in the ninth inning. Joe Becker led off the frame reaching on a two-base throwing error on third baseman Christian Vitters, his second of the game. Justin Friend relieved Branden Dewing and walked Scott Van Slyke. Later with one out and runners at second and third, Parker Dalton grounded to Vitters, scoring Becker. Vitters threw late to second in an attempt to retire Van Slyke. Then with two outs, Erik Kanaby walked to load the bases, but Friend struck out Jaime Ortiz to end the Loons' rally attempt.

The Loons/Cougars series continues Tuesday afternoon from Dow Diamond. The game will be preceded by Northwood versus Alma in college baseball action. Gates open at 2:30pm for a 3pm first pitch. The Loons' game will begin at 7:05pm. Tickets to the Loons' game will admit fans to both games of the doubleheader. It's also Firefighter Appreciation Night. Kyle Smit (0-1) will start for the Loons.

Tickets are available by calling 989-837-BALL or visiting Loons.com. If you can't make it to the ballpark, tune to the radio flagship home for Great Lakes Loons baseball, ESPN 100.9-FM.

The Great Lakes Loons are the second-year Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and members of the Midwest League. For more information about the Loons, visit Loons.com or call 989-837-BALL.

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