Northwoods Battle Creek Battle Jacks

Mallards Complete Sweep in Battle Creek

Published on June 19, 2013 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Battle Creek Battle Jacks News Release


Battle Creek, Mich. - Luke Staub (W, 1-2) tossed 7.2 innings of five hit, one run baseball Tuesday night as the Battle Creek Bombers (10-10) fell to the Madison Mallards (12-7) 3-1.

Mike Fitzgerald homered for the second consecutive night in Battle Creek, this time off Bomber reliever Todd Eaton (L, 1-2). Eaton allowed the go ahead RBI-single to John LaPrise in the seventh inning after Jason Goldstein's leadoff triple.

Battle Creek got their run in the third inning after a Tommy Mirabelli double. He would come around to score on a wild pitch by Staub with two outs. The Bombers managed just four baserunners from the fourth inning on, and were shut down 1-2-3 in the ninth by Hunter May (S, 6).

Battle Creek attempts to bounce back as they visit Lakeshore for the second time this week. First pitch in Wisconsin is set for 7:35 ET.

The Battle Creek Bombers are members of the Northwoods League that has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other summer collegiate baseball league in America. For information on tickets call (269) 962-0735 or visit BattleCreekBombers.com.

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