Down, but Never Out
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - With rain questionable all day around Fifth Third Ballpark, the Great Lakes Loons decided to bring the rain themselves by scoring 11 runs on 10 hits in an 11-9 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Loons trailed 4-0 after the first inning and 8-4 after
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - With rain questionable all day around Fifth Third Ballpark, the Great Lakes Loons decided to bring the rain themselves by scoring 11 runs on 10 hits in an 11-9 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps. The Loons trailed 4-0 after the first inning and 8-4 after the fifth.
Great Lakes' first comeback seemed improbable due to them opposing right-hander
West Michigan countered right away in the bottom of the fifth inning against Loons starter
Again, the Loons were up to the test. As soon as Hill departed the game, Great Lakes took advantage of righty
The Loons' (25-15) lead in the Midwest League Eastern Division remains at 1.5 games as they get ready for the second leg of their current eight-day road trip. The start of a four-game series against the Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. EDT on Monday night from Cooley Law School Stadium. Radio coverage on ESPN 100.9-FM begins at 6:35.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
May 24: Feel Good Friday Kickoff; postgame Koozie Giveaway & concert with Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions
May 25: 3 Millionth Fan Celebration with $5,000 grand prize; postgame Fireworks Loontacular
May 26: Lou E's Kids Club Takeover
May 27: Military Appreciation Day feat. the first game-worn jersey auction of the season
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.