Spitters Flop, Lose to Kingfish 5-1
July 20, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Traverse City Pit Spitters News Release
Rockford, IL - The Traverse City Pit Spitters lose game one of the home stand against the Kenosha Kingfish, 5-1. The Pit Spitters record drops to 31-22, and 9-9 in the second half.
The Kingfish took the first lead of the night in the top of the first on a Adam Pottinger solo home run to right center to make it 1-0. The Kingfish offense continued into the top of the fourth as Brandon Nigh doubled to lead off the inning, followed by a Mason Morris single, driving in Nigh to extend the Kingfish lead to 2-0. Brandon Heidal hit into a fielder's choice, scoring Morris to make it 3-0. Matt Wolfe came in and scored on a passed ball to extend the Kingfish lead to 4-0. Pit Spitters offense began to make moves in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jack Crighton led off the inning with a walk. Crighton moved to second on an error committed by shortstop Matt Wolfe, and then to third on a wild pitch thrown by Kendall Lyons. Devin Hukill singled, scoring Crighton to cut into the Kingfish lead 4-1. The Kingfish returned fire the next half inning on a Pottinger triple to left center ultimately scoring on a wild pitch thrown by Hayden Brown extending the Kingfish lead to 5-1. The Kingfish held on to take game one of the series.
The Pit Spitters drop to 31-22 on the season and 9-9 in the second half, while the Kingfish improve to a 24-28 overall record and 7-12 in the second half. Pit Spitters starting pitcher, Jake Michel threw six innings, giving up three runs on six hits, walking a pair. Hayden Brown threw two innings of relief, giving up one run on a hit, striking out two. Mitchell Grannan threw an inning of scoreless work in his Pit Spitters debut, striking out one.
Up next
The Pit Spitters return to Turtle Creek Stadium to take on the Kenosha Kingfish for game two of the series. First pitch is 7:05 PM. All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.pitspitters.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Pit Spitters as your favorite team.
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