Kingfish Smash Growlers 7-1
Kenosha, Wis. – The Kingfish (13-15) put on an offense clinic tonight, and defeated the Growlers 7-1. The victory now extends the Kingfish win streak to a season high 4 games.
Cole Erickson took the mound for the Kingfish and delivered a statement performance. The sophomore from UW-Stevens Point threw a 7-inning gem. He allowed just 3 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs, and punched out 8. Ty Harris, the lone reliever, pitched the game’s final 2 innings and allowed one mere run.
The Kingfish offense got off to a hot start and never looked back. The Kingfish struck for 3 runs in the 2nd inning, and proceeded to tack on from there. By the time the 6th inning concluded, the Kingfish held a 6-0 lead. Marty Bechina provided the game’s biggest offensive highlight with a solo home run in the 5th.
J.D. Hearn went 3 for 4 at the plate and paced the Kingfish lineup. Mason Fishback led the team with 3 RBI on a 2 for 4 outing, which included an RBI double. Dylan Rosa and Nick Kanavas contributed 2 for 4 evenings as well.
The Kingfish host Kalamazoo again tomorrow night at 7:05 CT and then will have their first day off on Wednesday.
Tickets and merchandise for your Kenosha Kingfish are on sale now. For more information on 7-game packs, season or group tickets, please visit kingfishbaseball.com or call 262.653.0900. The Kingfish office is located at 7817 Sheridan Road and is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday by appointment only.
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The Kenosha Kingfish are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 23rd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2015, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 120 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (BOS) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. For more information, visit KingfishBaseball.com.
