The Kalamazoo Growlers had an 11-run lead and held on to defeat the Rochester Honkers 11-8 on Friday night. Kalmazoo needed all the runs it could get, and the Growlers received a huge game from Tre Gantt (Ohio State). He connected on a pair of home runs and finished with six RBI and two runs scored to be named the Northwoods League Player of the Night.
Kalamazoo will host the Rockford Rivets on Saturday night at 6:05.