Make It Seven Wins in a Row
MIDLAND, Mich. - Facing Dayton Dragons starting pitcher Mac Sceroler, the Great Lakes Loons posted five runs in the first inning en route to a 7-6 victory on Tuesday at Dow Diamond. Winners of seven straight games, the Loons (24-27) remain 0.5 game back of a Midwest League playoff spot due
MIDLAND, Mich. - Facing Dayton Dragons starting pitcher
Winners of seven straight games, the Loons (24-27) remain 0.5 game back of a Midwest League playoff spot due to Fort Wayne's win over West Michigan. Both the TinCaps and Whitecaps are 24-26, maintaining the two remaining postseason spots in the Eastern Division.
The most pivotal run in the first inning was a two-RBI single by
Just when it seemed like the Loons had enough to coast, the Dragons (20-31) responded in the top of the second.
In the bottom of the fourth, Drew Avans doubled down the line in left field to send Deacon Liput and Josh McLain home, giving the Loons room to work with. Once again, the Dragons responded. Off starting pitcher
Tavarez (W, 2-4) exited the game after the fifth inning. He allowed five runs on three hits and four walks with six strikeouts. It was the 20-year-old's first win since July 12, which he gave up just one run in 5.2 innings against the Clinton LumberKings.
Sceroler (L, 2-5), the starter opposing Tavarez, was yanked after 4.0 innings. He was roughed up by the Loons to the tune of seven runs on eight hits and four walks. Dayton's bullpen of
J.D. Williams doubled to score
Liput went 3-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored. Meanwhile, Avans and Cuadrado both dropped in two RBI games. Besides catcher Hunter Feduccia, all members of the Loons starting lineup reached base.
The Loons remain at Dow Diamond for a three-game series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods from Wednesday to Friday.
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.