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Published On: July 16th, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kalamazoo, Mich. – Due to extreme flooding at Homer Stryker Field, Tuesday’s doubleheader and Wednesday’s game between the Kalamazoo Growlers and Kokomo Jackrabbits has been postponed.

For the first time ever, the Kalamazoo Growlers are asking for support from the fans to help “Fight the Flood”. Homer Stryker Field has fell victim to severe flooding and the Growlers are asking fans to support the team by either donating to the Flood Cleanup GoFundMe or by purchasing tickets to the first game back from the Flood on Saturday, July 20th with the Fight the Flood Ticket Package.

The Kalamazoo Growlers Flood Cleanup Fund donations will go towards draining and cleaning the ballpark, allowing the Growlers to continue the 2024 season. To donate to the Fund, fans can use the link below.

Kalamazoo Growlers Flood Cleanup GoFundMe

Each Fight the Flood ticket includes a ticket to the game with postgame fireworks, a Growlers Hat, and a free hot dog voucher. Fans can purchase these special tickets using the link below.

July 20th “Fight the Flood” Ticket Package

The Growlers will head to Kokomo tomorrow to play Tuesday’s originally scheduled doubleheader. Game one will begin at 4:35 p.m. ET and will be resumed in the top of the fourth inning, a makeup from the June 8 rain out. Game two will begin 30 minutes after the end of game number one but not earlier than 7:05 p.m. The game will be seven innings.

Wednesday’s originally scheduled game at Homer Stryker Field will be moved to Friday, Aug. 9 and will be played as a doubleheader at Kokomo. Both games will be seven innings and game one will start at 5:05 p.m. Kokomo will be the home team in game one and Kalamazoo will be the home team in game two.

Rule 4.08(a)(f ) When a rescheduled game is part of a doubleheader the rescheduled game shall be the second game, and the first game shall be the regularly scheduled game for that date.

For more information regarding tickets and further updates, email tickets@growlersbaseball.com and stay tuned to the Growlers social pages.