Battle Creek, Mich. – The Battle Creek Bombers offense erupted for 12 runs on 17 hits in game two against the Kenosha Kingfish, as they would sweep the Kingfish with a 12-3 victory Thursday night.
The Bombers (22-15) swept Kenosha for the first time this season, as they would end their season series with the Kingfish 4-4.
Battle Creek went to work offensively, with eight different Bombers recording hits. Five different players recorded multi-hit games, with four recording multiple RBIs.
All three of the Arkansas State players (Alex Howard, Justin Felix, Winston Welch) recorded two RBIs. Felix would go 3-5, Howard 2-5, and Welch drove in his two runs on sacrifice flies.
Cody Hawken (University of Portland) had his first three-hit game, going 3-4 with two runs batted in. Nick Walker (Austin Peay State University) also recorded a three-hit day, as he extended his hitting streak to 12 games.
The final three-hit game came from Nikola Vasic (McHenry County College), as he recorded two doubles.
Christian Griffin (West Alabama) got the start for BC, lasting 5.0 innings as he only allowed one hit and two runs. Griffin picked up his second win of the season, and its now back-to-back starts he has allowed less than two hits.
The Bombers used TJ Shook (Oakland University) and Alex Smith (University of Memphis) out of the bullpen.
The sweep of Kenosha is the seventh series sweep this season for Battle Creek.
Battle Creek will continue their six-game home stand with the final two games against the Madison Mallards. Game one with Madison is scheduled for tomorrow night with a 7:05 p.m. ET first pitch. Left-hander Jared Middleton (University of West Florida) will make his seventh start.
Tune in to the pregame show on the Bombers Radio Network with Jake Hromada and Neil Doyle at 6:55 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
