Kalamazoo Drops Two in Doubleheader with Wisconsin Rapids
KALAMAZOO, MI – It was a tough day for the Kalamazoo Growlers, who dropped two games to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in a home doubleheader, the first 2-1 and the second 12-4. In the first matchup, the Growlers outhit the Rafters 5-3 but could only manage to push across one run [...]
Growlers Fall 6-1 to Woodchucks
KALAMAZOO, MI - Growlers fall 6-1 to the Woodchucks and split the two-game series. Austin Laurencig started on the mound for the Growlers and pitched 5.2 innings, allowed eight hits, and three earned runs to eventually earn the loss. The Growlers quickly retired the first three Woodchucks batters, and despite [...]
Growlers Win 6-2 Over Woodchucks
KALAMAZOO, MI – Adam Wheaton started on the pitcher’s mound and only allowed one hit in his 6.2 innings pitched against the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Both teams were scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning when the Growlers took the two-run lead including a solo home run by Sam Crail and [...]
Northwoods League Announces 2018 Major League Dreams Showcase Rosters
Northwoods League Announces 2018 Major League Dreams Showcase Rosters Eight Growlers players selected to represent Kalamazoo KALAMAZOO, MI – The Northwoods League has announced the rosters for the 2018 Major League Dreams Showcase, which will be hosted by the Madison Mallards at Warner Park on Tuesday, August 7. Eight Growlers [...]
Growlers Offense Sputters in 6-3 Loss
MADISON, WI- The Kalamazoo Growlers could not complete a weekend series sweep in Madison as they fell to the Mallards 6-3 on Sunday afternoon. Madison scored all of its runs in the third inning off of Kalamazoo starter Tyler Drabick. Drabick had retired the first six Mallards he faced, but [...]
Growlers Win Wild Comeback Against Mallards
MADISON, Wi. – Kalamazoo scored all five of its runs in the final two innings against the South Division leaders, the Madison Mallards, on Saturday night. The loss was the first time this season the Mallards had lost when leading after eight innings. Zach Daniels hit a two-run home run [...]
Growlers Split Series After 8-2 Loss to ‘Frogs
KALAMAZOO, Mi. - What started off as a pitcher’s duel quickly fell apart in the eighth inning and ended with the Kalamazoo Growlers dropping game two to the Green Bay Bullfrogs 8 – 2. Jack Nelson started off the night on the mound and went 6 innings not allowing any [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Win in High Scoring Match-up
KALAMAZOO, MI – What started off as a dominant lead for the Kalamazoo Growlers quickly turned into an interesting game against the Green Bay Bullfrogs. The Growlers came out on top 13 – 10. The Growlers scored first on a monster home run from Sam Hall in the bottom of the [...]
Northwoods League Milestone Celebrated in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI – 3,211 fans packed Homer Stryker Field for the 24th Annual Northwoods League All-Star Game in the league’s 25th season of play. Players and front office representatives from around the Northwoods gathered in Kalamazoo to celebrate the anniversary. The South Division won the game 2-1, but the day included [...]
Kalamazoo to Host 2018 Northwoods League All-Star Game & Home Run Derby
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers officially announced today that the 2018 Northwoods League All-Star Game will be hosted in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, July 24 at Homer Stryker Field. The Northwoods League All-Star Game brings together the top talent from across the League as voted on by League coaches and media, [...]
Growlers set Franchise-Record for Wins in 11-6 Victory
MEQUON, WI- After falling behind 5-0 after the first inning the Kalamazoo Growlers rallied to defeat the Lakeshore Chinooks 11-6 on Sunday afternoon, setting the Growlers franchise record for wins in a season. The Chinooks looked like they would end the Growlers three game winning streak after scoring five runs [...]
Growlers Win Pitcher’s Duel Against Chinooks
MEQUON, Wi. – A dominant performance on the mound from Kyle Virbitsky led the Kalamazoo Growlers to their second straight 3-1 victory, this one coming over the Lakeshore Chinooks. Virbitsky pitched seven scoreless innings one the mound for the Growlers, his second consecutive start of seven scoreless innings on the [...]
Mason Shinabery Slams Door in 3-1 Growlers Win
WAUSAU, WI- On a dreary and rainy night at Athletic Park the Kalamazoo Growlers grinded their way to a 3-1 win over the Wisconsin Woodchucks on Friday night. Kalamazoo never trailed after they scored a run in the third inning on a Matt Mervis sacrifice fly, and two more in [...]
Growlers Open Series with Win over ‘Chucks
WAUSAU, Wi. – Behind six innings from Jack Nelson on the mound the Kalamazoo Growlers beat the Wisconsin Woodchucks 5-3 snapping a two game losing streak. The Growlers scored three runs in the seventh inning off of All-Star reliever Frank Frate thanks to three straight doubles to begin the inning. [...]
Growlers Walk 19 in 12-1 Loss
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI- In another rough night at Witter Field the Growlers fell to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 12-1 on Wednesday night. The Growlers walked 19 Rafters in the game, allowing the first six Rafters runs to score without Wisconsin Rapids recording a hit. The 19 walks delivered by Growlers [...]