MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Loons take series opener from Caps

Published on June 5, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


The Great Lakes Loons' offense scored early and often as they defeated the West Michigan Whitecaps Thursday night in front of 3,905 fans at Dow Diamond by a score 9-3.

With the game tied at three in the fifth, the Loons were able to double their run total thanks to a bases-loaded walk to Brian Mathews, an Erik Kanaby RBI single, and a West Michigan error to make it 6-3 in favor of the Loons.

Andrew Lambo led the way for the Loons going 4-for-5 with his eighth home run of the season and three runs batted in. Erik Kanaby also reached base five times thanks to three singles and a pair of walks.

Steven Johnson (7-2) started and pitched 5 1/3 innings on the mound for the Loons in picking up his seventh win of the season. Miguel Sanfler came on in relief to pitch 3 2/3 scoreless innings to pick up his first save of the season.

Brandon Hamilton (0-4) picked up the loss in relief for the Whitecaps.

The Loons continue their five-game series with the West Michigan Whitecaps with a doubleheader Friday night. Game time is 6:05pm, with each game lasting seven innings. Come on out to the ballpark this Friday and receive a team photo courtesy of Michigan Community Blood Centers. Tickets are still available by calling 989-837-BALL or by visiting Loons.com.

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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