Mallards complete sweep of Bombers
Published on June 1, 2012 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Battle Creek Battle Jacks News Release
BATTLE CREEK, MI- The Bombers dropped the 2012 home opener to the Lakeshore Chinooks 6-5 in a back and forth game.
The Chinooks dropped 3 on Bomber starting pitcher Caleb Vincent (Kellogg CC). It was up to the bullpen the rest of the way, as Dylan Rheault (Central Michigan), Scott Simmons (Tusculum College), Brian Heldman (Arkansas), and Alex Tukey (Minnesota) all threw in relief.
After a rain delay in the middle of the 5th inning, Dylan Delaney delivered with a 2-run triple to tie the game. They took the lead 4-3 as Delaney cross home plate on an error on Chinook second baseman German Reyes.
Lakeshore came back to score 2 runs of their own in the 7th inning to regain the lead. A good relief effort from Cody Glenn kept the Bomber offense at bay for 3 1/3 innings during that stretch. Battle Creek tied the game in the 8th off Tyler Sparger, however Lakeshore got a huge hit from Reyes to give them a 6-5 lead. Sparger went 1-2-3 in the 9th inning to get the win for Lakeshore.
Game 2 of this 3 game set will be tomorrow night at C.O. Brown Stadium. First pitch is at 7:05 pm.
The Battle Creek Bombers are members of the prestigious Northwoods League that has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other summer collegiate baseball league in North America. The team is set to kick off their 6th season in Battle Creek on June 1st with a Fireworks display and 2011 Championship celebration. For tickets call (269) 962-0735 or visit BattleCreekBombers.com.ÃÂ McCamly Plaza Hotel in downtownÃÂ Battle Creek is a proud supporting sponsor of the Battle Creek Bombers, as they begin their sixth season of play.
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