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 [...]
Growlers Comeback Falls Short in 13-11 Loss to Kingfish
Down 12-5 in the top of the seventh, the Growlers could've easily rolled over; Instead, they came back with a roar. Kalamazoo put up six runs on three hits and three Kingfish errors, but it wasn't enough. Early mishaps helped Kenosha get a big lead, and kept the Growlers comeback [...]
Another Strong Start from Knapp Not Enough as Growlers Fall to Pit Spitters
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Tanner Knapp had yet another stellar outing on the mound Sunday, but it was not enough, as the Growlers fell to the Traverse City Pit Spitters, 7-2. It was another packed weekend crowd at Homer Stryker Field. For the first five innings, spectators had their eyes [...]
Adam Wheaton Throws Eight Scoreless, Growlers Down Pit Spitters 2-0
The Pit Spitters had scored double digit runs in five of their first 11 games. Tonight, they were blanked. Adam Wheaton spun a gem, tossing eight innings of shutout ball, only allowing two hits and striking out 10 Traverse City hitters. Kalamazoo's offense just did enough to plate two runs [...]
Growlers Come Up Just Short in Traverse City Defeat on Friday Night
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — A strong outing from the Kalamazoo pitching staff was not enough, as the Traverse City Pit Spitters took down the Kalamazoo Growlers, 4-3 on Friday from Turtle Creek Stadium. Trey Nordmann made his first start for the Growlers, after serving as the team’s closer in 2020. [...]
Growlers Bullpen Folds Again as Pit Spitters Win 11-7
The Growlers put a scare into the Pit Spitters, but the Great Lakes East division leaders rallied back in the latter innings against Kalamazoo's bullpen to win the first of a two-game series at Turtle Creek Stadium. Battle Creek plated one run in its first ups on KZoo starter Elijah [...]