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Pit Spitters Clinch Great Lakes East Division in Shutout Victory

July 31, 2019 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Traverse City Pit Spitters News Release


Traverse City, MI - In their first season in existence, the Pit Spitters have made history, claiming the Great Lakes East division crown. The Pit Spitters beat the Kalamazoo Growlers 8-0 Wednesday night, sweeping not only the two-game series, but the season series between the clubs at Pit Spitters Park. The Pit Spitters pitching staff posted back to back shutouts for the first time this season, keeping the Growlers off the board for the entirety of their visit to Traverse City.

Leading the way for the home side was starting pitcher Chad Patrick (SO Purdue Northwest.) The right-hander tossed seven scoreless frames, allowing just three hits and no walks, while striking out seven. He earned the victory, improving his record to 4-4 on the campaign.

The Pit Spitters struck for four runs in the first inning behind three walks, two hit-by-pitches, a single, and an error. Jake Wilson's (JR Bowling Green) RBI single scored the first two runs of the game. The home team would tack on a fifth run in the fifth inning and put the contest to bed in the sixth with three more.

Leading the offensive attack was Wilson, who had three hits including a double, Christian Faust (SO Grand Valley,) who had two hits, two walks, and two stolen bases, and Adam Proctor (SO Michigan State,) who drove in a pair of runs.

The Pit Spitters return to action Thursday, with a 7:05 p.m. road matchup against the Kenosha Kingfish. They will return home Thursday, August 8, with a 7:05 contest against the Rockford Rivets. Every Thursday is "Thirsty Thursday," at Pit Spitters Park, with $2 20 oz. beer and $2 hot dogs. It will also be ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Night giving fans the chance to bid to be able to dump an ALS Ice Bucket on their favorite Pit Spitter post-game. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are available online at www.pitspitters.com. Prices are $6 for lawn and $10 for box seats. Individual, season and group tickets are on sale and can be purchased in advance by calling (231) 943-0100. Complete ticket information including season tickets, group prices and perks is available at www.pitspitters.com.



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