Krkovski Goes Six Strong in Loss to Pit Spitters
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Luke Krkovski contributes another lengthy, effective start for the Growlers, but his efforts are not enough as Kalamazoo falls to the Traverse City Pit Spitters, 4-1 on Wednesday night from Turtle Creek Stadium. After starting the season in the bullpen, Krkovski proved his worth time and [...]
Current and Former Growlers Alike Stand out in NCAA Tournament Runs
The Growlers’ season is in full swing, and the final wave of Kalamazoo reinforcements should soon be on the way. Meanwhile, the NCAA College World Series has been whittled down to two teams - Mississippi State and Vanderbilt. While no Growlers will be playing for a national championship this year, [...]
Growlers Go Down to Jackrabbits 8-3
KALAMAZOO, MI — It was just one of those days. Kalamazoo's bats weren't at their best, only managing one run through the first seven innings. On the other hand, Kokomo put constant pressure on the Growlers pitching staff, forcing Elijah Gill out after four innings, and getting to the Growlers [...]
Jackrabbits Rain on Growlers Parade with Late Inning Surge
KALAMAZOO, MI — After 6 extremely well-pitched innings, the Kalamazoo Growlers bullpen ran out of gas in the tank, falling to the Kokomo Jackrabbits, 7-2. The Growlers first home game back at Homer Stryker Field, following 6 straight on the road, did not get off to the freshest of starts. [...]
Growlers Stop Losing Skid, Top Kingfish in Weekend Series Opener
KENOSHA, WI — An offensive explosion, combined with another effective outing from Tanner Knapp, the Kalamazoo Growlers snapped a four game losing skid, triumphing over the Kenosha Kingfish, 8-4. Knapp has been matching Adam Wheaton blow for blow in their first handful of starts as two of the best starters [...]
Growlers Lose Series Finale 7-0
The Growlers’ rough ride in Rockford has come to an end. After three games decided in the final two innings, the Friday cap on the set was anything but a nail-biter. Kalamazoo’s only semblance of offense against Rockford starter Ross Thompson came in the first, when Blake Dunn singled, then [...]
Growlers Drop Both Legs of Rockford Doubleheader in Heartbreaking Fashion
ROCKFORD, ILL — The Kalamazoo Growlers battled hard, but dropped both legs of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Rockford Rivets, dropping game one 9-8, and game two 5-4. The Growlers powered ahead in the first leg thanks to plenty of early offense. Catcher Devin Burkes laced a no-doubt solo home run [...]
Growlers Rebound From Early Deficit, But Fall in Series Opener Against Rockford
ROCKFORD, ILL — The Growlers crawled out of an early five run hole, thanks to a big night offensively from two newer arrivals, and a bounce back on the bump from starter Elijah Gill. However, late inning struggles proved just to much, as Kalamazoo’s five game winning streak was snapped [...]
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 [...]
Growlers Walk Off Against Battle Creek for Fifth Straight Win
KALAMAZOO, MI — Damon Lux stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs. Lux had reached base twice in the game, and seven times in the series, but hadn't faced a situation of this magnitude in his short time win a Growlers uniform. Bombers reliever Davis Burgin [...]
Growlers Bullpen Holds Strong in Fourth Straight Victory
BATTLE CREEK, MI — In a total team effort, the Kalamazoo Growlers were able to hold off a late surge from the Battle Creek Bombers, taking the contest 5-4 on a chilly Monday evening from C.O. Brown Stadium. The game got off to a bit of an odd start. A [...]
Growlers Top Chinooks 5-1, Leave Fish in Rain With a Sweep
Despite not playing a full nine inning game in the series, the Kalamazoo Growlers took three (more like two and a half but who's counting?) games against the Lakeshore Chinooks over the weekend. KZoo took the Saturday contests at Kapco Park 3-2 and 1-0, the first a conclusion of a [...]
Growlers Sweep Double Header Against Chinooks Thanks to Dominance on the Mound
MEQUON, WI — Staring a one-run lead dead in the eye, with the bases loaded and two outs, the Growlers bullpen did not blink… twice. Kalamazoo reverses it’s fortunes, winning two games against the Lakeshore Chinooks, the first game ending 3-2 and the second finishing 1-0. Neither game of this [...]
Josh Nicoloff, Free Passes Get the Best of Growlers in 11-7 Loss
Wisconsin Rapids leadoff hitter Josh Nicoloff came to the plate twice with the bases loaded. In the third, he ripped a three-RBI double into left center off of Michael Dunkelberger, who replaced K-Zoo starter Trey Nordmann after two and two-thirds innings, to put the Rafters up 6-1. In the eighth, [...]
Growlers Drop Series Opener to Rafters
KALAMAZOO, MI — The Kalamazoo Growlers started their brief two game home stand against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters with a loss on Thursday, 13-2. What was a close game early quickly turned on its head at Homer Stryker Field. The Rafters led 2-0 early, before a 2-run double by EJ [...]