Growlers Beat Rain and Jackrabbits as Kokomo Pen Goes Kaput
The conditions weren't always pretty. Rain blanketed the 11:05 first pitch, and forced multiple stoppages as Kalamazoo's bullpen pitchers went out to fix divots in the mound and batters' boxes. The baseball wasn't the cleanest either. The Growlers walked 12 times, and advanced around the bases as multiple pitches went [...]
Growlers Bullpen Runs Out of Gas In Loss to Jackrabbits
KALAMAZOO, MI — Despite five strong innings of work from Adam Wheaton, the Kalamazoo Growlers still fell 10-1 in a lopsided affair with the Kokomo Jackrabbits on Sunday, due to a lapse in pitching and defense through the sixth inning. The afternoon started out promising, as just over 1,700 fans [...]
2021 Upcoming Promo Nights
We are very excited to welcome back all of our fans with 100% capacity for the 2021 season. Our next set of upcoming promo nights include The Freedom Special. 4th of July weekend is quickly approaching, and there is nothing more American than a night at the ballpark followed by [...]
McCarthy’s Big Debut, Catalano’s Clutch Double Power Growlers to 9-8 Win
Anthony Catalano came up in the bottom of the sixth for his second at-bat. He pinch-hit for an injured David Coppedge the inning before, striking out, and was still battling some back tightness sustained the day before. The bases were loaded, and Battle Creek had just brought in its top [...]
Growlers Bats Turn Cold In Battle Creek Defeat
BATTLE CREEK, MI — Despite starter Elijah Gill and a pair of relievers only allowing one earned run, the Growlers drop their third straight game, falling 3-1 to the Battle Creek Bombers. The offense struck early for Battle Creek. A single in the first inning by Miguel Larreal was followed [...]
Growlers Blow Late Lead, Kingfish Win 8-7 in Extras
The Kalamazoo Growlers were up and ready for an 11:05 AM first pitch at Homer Stryker Field, as they held the lead until the top of the ninth. However, the Growlers bullpen couldn't close the door on the Kingfish, who plated three runs in the frame and went on to [...]
Growlers Drop Home Opener to Kingfish
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo Growlers grinded out at bats late, but that did not stop them from leaving 11 on base on Wednesday night, in a 3-1 to the Kenosha Kingfish. Through the first series, there was not much pressure put on Growlers bats. Plentiful walks, provided by aggressiveness [...]
Patience at the Plate Pays Dividends as Growlers Start Strong
BATTLE CREEK, MI — The number 16 has been significant for Growlers in this budding season. In last night's opener, it was 16 strikeouts from the Kalamazoo pitching staff. Tonight, it was 16 walks to Growlers batters, leading to 13 runs as K-Zoo (2-0) took down Battle Creek (0-2) 13-1 [...]
Wheaton, Growlers Pitchers Assert Dominance in Opening Day Triumph Over Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Adam Wheaton picked up right where he left off last summer, as “Mr. Growler” hurled seven strong innings, striking out 12 in a 6-2 win over the Battle Creek Bombers Monday night. It was the first matchup for either side outside of Homer-Stryker Field since 2019. [...]
2021 Upcoming Promo Nights
2021 Upcoming Promo Nights We are very excited to welcome back all of our fans with 100% capacity for the 2021 season. Our next set of upcoming promo nights include Bark in the Park presented by Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday, June 12th at 6:35 PM, Thirsty Thursday and our [...]
Staying in Kalamazoo. Luke Leto Joins Hometown Team
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Even with players converging from all throughout the United States (and beyond) to join the Kalamazoo Growlers, there is no shortage of local talent on display at Homer Stryker Field any given summer. The 2021 season is no exception, as Luke Leto, one of the biggest names [...]
Northwoods League Announces That Video Streaming is Now FREE for 2021 Season
All game broadcasts including the All-Star Game, Major League Dreams Showcase and the playoffs will be viewable at no charge Kalamazoo, MI – Opening Day 2021 is just around the corner and we are grateful that you have chosen to make Northwoods League baseball a part of your summer. The [...]
Growlers Thrilled for 100% Capacity in Outdoor Venues
PURCHASE SINGLE GAME TICKETS HERE Kalamazoo, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers will fully open up Homer-Stryker Field to fans. Per the new state order, outdoor venues can return to 100% capacity starting June 1st. The Growlers home opener falls on June 2nd and the team is thrilled for fans to [...]
Introducing the 2021 Growlers Roster
The 2021 Kalamazoo Growlers Opening Day Roster 11 returners, a Growlers record holder & local standout Leto headline roster announcement KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are less than a month away from their 8th season. Time to meet this year's team. 11 players return from last year, including Mr. [...]
Growlers to Feature Home Run Derby Before Every Game During 2021 Season
Kalamazoo, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers will again be kicking off every game with a Home Run Derby for the 2021 season. The Growlers introduced the pre-game Home Run Derby last season as a way to inject more entertainment and value to fans after changing games to 5-inning double-headers. The Growlers [...]