Battle Creek, Mich. – The Battle Creek Bombers faced the top team in the Northwoods League for the first time, dropping game one 4-0 to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters.

The Bombers (14-10) had chances to put up runs, but were unsuccessful stranding 10 runners on base.  BC would record six hits on the night, all of them coming from a different Bombers player.

BC had a big opportunity in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and only down two runs, but would come up empty. 

The shutout is the first this season for Battle Creek offensively.

The Rapids Rafters (20-4) jumped on the board first in the top of the fourth inning and never looked back.  They would scratch another run in the sixth, as they added two insurance runs in the eighth. 

Tommy Parsons (Adrian) made his fourth start for Battle Creek, dropping his first game of the summers as his record now sits at 3-1.  Parsons lasted 7.0 innings as he allowed just two runs on eight hits.

Rapids Rafters starter Jesse Slinger (Youngstown State) would give up no runs on five hits.  Slinger improved his record to a perfect 4-0 through his first four starts. 

Battle Creek is now 4-6 over their last 10 games, as they also drop their home record to 7-6.

Game two of the series will be tomorrow night in Battle Creek.  First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET from C.O. Brown Stadium.  The Rapids will go with left-hander Jack Eagan (Madison College) and Battle Creek will throw right-hander Christian Griffin (West Alabama). 

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