Whitecaps Crash Loons Lead
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - A scoring splurge by the West Michigan Whitecaps felled the Loons, who lost a lead in the sixth inning or later for the second straight game, in a 10-4 contest on a sunny Tuesday afternoon at Fifth Third Ballpark.The Loons fall to 2-4 on the season,
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - A scoring splurge by the West Michigan Whitecaps felled the Loons, who lost a lead in the sixth inning or later for the second straight game, in a 10-4 contest on a sunny Tuesday afternoon at Fifth Third Ballpark.
The Loons fall to 2-4 on the season, while West Michigan improves to 4-1 and a perfect 3-0 at home.
A back and forth game through the first six innings turned into a rout in the seventh inning when
Prior to the seven-run swing for West Michigan, the Loons led three times in the game, but never by more than two runs. The Loons stranded 10 men on base and batted 3-for-16 with runners in scoring position.
West Michigan third baseman
For the Loons, centerfielder
Loons starter
Great Lakes looks for its first win in the series at West Michigan Wednesday night at 6:35 p.m. Coverage can be heard on ESPN 100.9-FM, ESPN1009.com, Loons.com and on mobile devices using the TuneIn App.
The Loons will return to Dow Diamond next weekend for a three-game homestand against the Dayton Dragons on April 13-15. Friday's game will begin at 6:05 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday will both be matinees starting at 2:05 p.m.
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.