MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Loons Win, Then Suspend

Published on June 7, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


The Great Lakes Loons' offense continued to impress as they defeated the West Michigan Whitecaps Saturday night in front of a season-high 5,611 fans at Dow Diamond by a score 7-6 in Game One of a doubleheader.

With the game tied at one in Game One, Loons outfielder Alfredo Silverio lined a ball down the third base line for a two-run double to give the Loons a 3-1 lead. Whitecaps' third baseman Roger Tomas immediately argued the play and was promptly ejected.

The Loons tacked on four more runs in the fourth thanks in part to Jovanny Rosario's two-run triple to right-center to make it a 7-1 Loons lead.

The Whitecaps battled back off Loons' reliever Blake Brannon and closer Miguel Ramirez, scoring five in the seventh and final inning highlighted by Kody Kaiser's three-run home run which brought the Loons' lead to 7-6.

Silverio, Erik Kanaby, Alex Garabedian and Andrew Lambo led the way for the Loons with two hits a piece in the victory.

Given Kutz (2-0) picked up the victory for the Loons, his second of the season while Manny Miguelez (1-4) picked up his fourth loss of 2008 for the Whitecaps.

Game Two of the doubleheader was suspended due to lightning with the Whitecaps leading 7-0 with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning. The game will be completed Sunday afternoon beginning at 3:05pm prior to the start of the regularly scheduled nine-inning Sunday game.

Prior to the game, the Loons and Farm Bureau Insurance will host a Youth Baseball Clinic beginning at noon, plus a post-game Kids Run the Bases. 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.

Check out the Great Lakes Loons Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Midwest League Stories from June 7, 2008


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central