Battle Creek, Mich. – The Battle Creek Bombers struggled at the plate and went down early in an 8-1 loss to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in front of a sold out C.O. Brown Stadium. 

It was Carnival Night presented by Desno at the ballpark, along with Mad Chad the Chainsaw Juggler providing the in game entertainment.  C.O. Brown was filled to capacity, as the announced attendance was 2,207. 

The Bombers (14-11) went down early, as the Rapids jumped out to an early 7-0 lead through the first two innings. 

Christian Griffin (West Alabama) lasted only 1.1 innings as he allowed six runs on two hits.  Griffin would drop his record to 1-2 on the season. 

The Rapids (21-4) continued their solid play, as they still sit a top the Northwoods League standings.  They only recorded seven hits but drew six walks while having four different players drive in runs. 

Battle Creek only scratched four hits on the night, with Rapids starter Jack Eagan (Madison College) picking up his fifth win.  He lasted 6.0 innings allowing one run on four hits and struck out seven.

Alec Trela (University of Memphis) was 2-2 out of the leadoff spot for BC. 

The Bombers now sit in fourth-place in the south division standings, one game behind their next opponent the Rockford Rivets.

BC will start a four game series against Rockford, starting tomorrow at Rivets Stadium.  Games three and four will be back in Battle Creek. 

Left-hander Jared Middleton (University of West Florida) will be the probable starter for game one with Trent Johnson (Tulane University) scheduled for game two in Rockford. 

Tune in to the pregame show on the Bombers Radio Network with Jake Hromada and Neil Doyle at 4:55 p.m. ET. 

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A family night out for less than the cost of a tank of gas? Yep. Game tickets, meals and caps, all for less than 30 bucks total. Fill ‘er up.  It hasn’t been much fun to go to the pumps lately. Well we’ve got something that gives you great mileage when you consider family fun. You can take your family to a game, buy them dinner, get a free gift for each, and the whole evening costs less than a tank of gas.

Here’s the deal:

1. Four Reserved Grandstand seats to a Battle Creek Bombers game. 

2. Four quality Bombers caps. 

Wear ‘em, tip ‘em or talk through ‘em. These four embroidered caps help everyone remember this special night for years to come. If you bought these caps in a store, they would cost $15 each.

3. One large DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish, One Crazy Bread^®, One 2-Liter Soda.

Food is all part of the game plan. Chow down before the game if you like. Or stop in on the way home after the game. Or use the free meal whenever you wish. Each family gets one large DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish pizza, one Crazy Bread®, and one 2-liter pop. 

You can call us or come to our ticket office to buy. Or you can always order on our website BattleCreekBombers.com. Deals for individuals and parties of two are also available.

What's included:

Friends and Family Deal – $29.99

•  Reserved Bleacher Seats
• 1 Large DEEP!DEEP!^TM Dish Pizza
• 1 Crazy Bread^®
• 2-Liter Pop
• 4 Bombers Hats

Double – $15.00

• 2 Reserved Bleacher Seats
• A large Classic Pepperoni
• 2 Bombers Hats

Single – $7.50

• 1 Reserved Bleacher Seat
• Half of a Large DEEP!DEEP!^TM Dish Pizza
• 1 Bombers Hat

Questions?

• Call: 269.962.0735
• Email: tickets@battlecreekbombers.com
• Stop in: 189 Bridge St., Battle Creek, MI 49017