Loons Split Doubleheader in West Michigan
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - A long night of baseball ends with both the Great Lakes Loons and West Michigan Whitecaps coming away with victories. First pitch of game one to final out of game two totaled five hours and 40 minutes, but the long night didn't lull either offense to
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - A long night of baseball ends with both the Great Lakes Loons and West Michigan Whitecaps coming away with victories. First pitch of game one to final out of game two totaled five hours and 40 minutes, but the long night didn't lull either offense to sleep.
West Michigan (17-22) used a six-run fifth inning in game one to produce the highest run output of the season (11) against the Loons. Great Lakes (22-15) scored a trio of runs in two separate innings in game two to earn the split.
It was newcomers who headlined on Thursday night at Fifth Third Ballpark. For the 'Caps,
The doubleheader marked the start of the longest road trip of the season for the Loons. Day two of eight is Friday with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT against the West Michigan Whitecaps.
DOUBLEHEADER OFFENSIVE STANDOUTS
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.