{"id":6127,"date":"2017-07-21T00:19:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T04:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/battle-creek-bombers\/?p=6127"},"modified":"2017-08-08T12:24:58","modified_gmt":"2017-08-08T16:24:58","slug":"bombers-exit-star-break-victorious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/battle-creek-battle-jacks\/2017\/07\/21\/bombers-exit-star-break-victorious\/","title":{"rendered":"Bombers Victorious Over Green Bay After All-Star Break"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tGreen Bay, Wisc. – <\/strong>The Battle Creek Bombers hit the road after three days off for the All-Star Break ready to hit, as they defeated the Green Bay Bullfrogs 12-8. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Bombers (28-20, 8-5) went down early 3-0, but answered back with 11 runs from innings two through five. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tFive different Bombers drove in runs, with seven also recording hits.  The Bombers had 10 hits on the night, most notably Nikola Vasic (McHenry County College) went 2-4 as he drove in a game-high four RBIs. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tTwo different BC players knocked home runs, with Nick Walker (Austin Peay State University) bombing a three-run shot in the fourth.  Cody Hawken (University of Portland) slapped a solo shot in the seventh, his third HR.  Walker finished his night 1-3 as he knocked his second long ball, while Hawken went 2-5.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe pitching staff limited Green Bay to eight runs on 12 hits as starter Christian Griffin (West Alabama) picked up his third win.  He lasted 5.0 innings, striking out six batters and allowed 5 runs on nine hits.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tTom Stoffel (Virginia Tech) picked up his 17th<\/sup> multi-hit game, going 2-5 with an RBI.  Alex Howard (Arkansas State University), JD Mundy (Virginia Tech), and Alec Trela (University of Memphis) all picked up a hit.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThree different relievers would come out of the bullpen for Battle Creek, with Alex Smith (University of Memphis) tossing 2.0 innings allowing just two hits.  Tim Nelson (UC San Diego) threw the eighth, allowing one run on one hit. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tAlexander Leija (Marygrove College) came in the ninth, allowing two runs on two hits as he recorded two outs.  TJ Shook (Oakland University) recorded the final out of the ballgame.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tBC is now 4-1 against GB, as they will look for their second sweep of the Bullfrogs and their eighth of the season.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tGame two against the Bullfrogs will begin tomorrow at 8:05 p.m. ET from Joannes Stadium.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tTune in to the pregame show on the Bombers Radio Network with Jake Hromada and Neil Doyle at 7:55 p.m. ET. \n<\/p>\n

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\n\tA 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.<\/em><\/strong>  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.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHere’s the deal:\n<\/p>\n

\n\t1. Four Reserved Grandstand seats to a Battle Creek Bombers game. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\t2. Four quality Bombers caps. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWear ‘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.\n<\/p>\n

\n\t3. One large DEEP!DEEP!™ Dish, One Crazy Bread®<\/sup>, One 2-Liter Soda.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFood 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!™<\/strong> Dish pizza, one Crazy Bread®<\/strong>, and one 2-liter pop. \n<\/p>\n

\n\tYou 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.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tWhat's included:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFriends and Family Deal – $29.99<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n