Pair of Home Runs, Pitching the Difference
MIDLAND, Mich. - After hitting six home runs in the month of April for the Great Lakes Loons, slugger Carlos Rincon had cooled off losing the title of Midwest League leader in that category. But the young Dominican emerged in a big way on Friday as his solo shot in
MIDLAND, Mich. - After hitting six home runs in the month of April for the Great Lakes Loons, slugger
Rincon had hit just one home run for the Loons going all the way back to May 7, but he jumped on South Bend starter
The 9th round pick by the Chicago Cubs had the third-lowest earned run average in the Midwest League entering play, and Robinson (L, 5-3) settled down turning in a quality start despite taking the loss. The right-hander went six innings for South Bend (36-24) allowing just the one run on four hits.
While Rincon and Hansen provided the pop in the lineup, it was
On the mound the Great Lakes pitching staff was lights out combining to throw their fourth shutout of the season.
Hailing from Bani, Dominican Republic, German is enjoying his most successful stretch of his career as he has not allowed a run so far in the 2017 season. In 18.2 innings pitched the right-hander has surrendered just nine hits and recorded 27 strikeouts.
The Loons and Cubs continue their weekend series at Dow Diamond on Saturday night. The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a free Loons hat courtesy of Tri-County Equipment. There will also be a Fireworks Loontacular presented by Chemical Bank following the game.
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