MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Miscues Bite Loons in Dragons' 4-2 Win

Published on August 13, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


The last time Justin Miller took the mound for the Great Lakes Loons, his defense nearly made all the plays behind him during a bid for a no-hitter. Wednesday night, that was not the case. The Loons tied a season high by committing four errors in a 4-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 4,546 fans at Dow Diamond.

Though it was hard to match his previous start, Miller (4-9) hurled five innings allowing four runs (three earned) in picking up his ninth loss of the season. To his credit, the defense was shaky behind him, as they committed a quartet of errors, three of which came from Miller's battery mate, Kenley Jansen.

The Loons' defensive woes were highlighted by a fourth-inning, double-error. With Mike McKennon at first base, Jansen tried to pick off the Dragons' first baseman after a pitch from Miller. His throw was low and got away from Jaime Ortiz to allow McKennon to advance to second. Then right fielder Alfredo Silverio's throw got away from shortstop Brandon Taylor and ended up in the Dragons bullpen to allow McKennon to score on the play.

McKennon led the Dragons with three hits, while Andrew Lambo notched a pair of singles to lead the way for the Loons.

Curtis Partch picked up the victory to improve to 4-9 after throwing five innings of one run baseball. Jeff Jeffords pitched four quality innings in relief to notch his fourth save of the season.

The Loons and Dragons play the middle game of this three-game series Thursday night at Dow Diamond. Thursday is Salute to the Arts Night at the ballpark. Game time is 7:05pm. Great seats are still available by logging onto Loons.com, or by calling 989-837-BALL.

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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