Dark Side Finds Loons
MIDLAND, Mich. -- In front of a sellout crowd of 5,211 on Star Wars Night, the Great Lakes Loons couldn't find the force needed to overcome a late deficit, falling 4-3 to the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Saturday at Dow Diamond.The visitors jumped out to an early 3-0 lead
MIDLAND, Mich. -- In front of a sellout crowd of 5,211 on Star Wars Night, the Great Lakes Loons couldn't find the force needed to overcome a late deficit, falling 4-3 to the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Saturday at Dow Diamond.
The visitors jumped out to an early 3-0 lead thanks to a pair of home runs from
That's when reinforcements arrived as
One inning later in the 7th,
Bowling Green then elected to play small ball in the 9th to push across the go-ahead run.
Yurchak and Kody Hoese each finished with two-hit nights as the Loons totaled nine as a team, including four extra-base hits. The Loons were not able to capitalize on three Bowling Green errors and the Hot Rods going an abysmal 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
The Loons still own the best record in the Midwest League at 72-43.
Aug 11: Kids Club Takeover feat. FREE Sundaes for club members
Aug 12:Summer Camp Kids Day
Aug 17:Fairy Tale Kingdom Night
Aug 18:Back to School Lunch Box Giveaway
Aug 19:Postgame Veterans Run the Bases
Aug 20:Two-fer Tuesday
The Great Lakes Loons have been the Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers since the team's inception in 2007. Dow Diamond serves as the team's home and also houses the Michigan Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, and ESPN 100.9-FM. For tickets or information about the Loons, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.