Growlers Flounder in Double-Header, Swept by Battle Jacks
Battle Creek, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (16-13) were swept by the Battle Creek Battle Jacks (17-12) in the first of two double headers as we near the end of the first half. In game one, Kalamazoo's Juju Thompson would allow two runs in his first inning of work, which the [...]
Growlers Late Rally Enough in 12-8 Win
Kalamazoo, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (16-11) used a strong effort by Connor Shouse to defeat the Royal Oak Leprechauns (15-12) on an overcast Tuesday night. Both teams would score in the first inning, before Kalamazoo would take their first lead of the game in the bottom of the second. [...]
Growlers Find All-Around Victory Against Royal Oak
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (15-11) found success in all facets of their game to defeat the Royal Oak Leprechauns (12-17) in a 6-5 final. The Growlers would strike first in the bottom of the first, as a two-out Antonio Perrotta single would score Noah Coy and give Kalamazoo a 1-0 [...]
Growlers Rally in Eighth, Salvage Game Two Versus Kingfish
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (14-11) salvage the final game with a 5-3 score versus the Kenosha Kingfish (12-16) and remain atop the Great Lakes East. Kalamazoo started the matchup with Rocco Bernadina on the bump, who had been a bullpen arm for the Growlers prior to Sundays contest, who [...]
Growlers Whimper in 16-5 Loss to Kingfish
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (13-11) fall to poor starting pitching as the Kenosha Kingfish (12-15) take a 16-5 victory on the road. Kalamazoo starting pitching struggled for the second consecutive night, as starter Jeremiah Holder allowed 12 runs on five hits and 10 walks, working into the third inning. [...]
Growlers Roar After Rain Delay, Beat Dock Spiders 7-3
FOND DU LAC, Wi. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (13-9) beat the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (12-12), roaring back after a rain delay, to win 7-3. Kalamazoo starter Jack Crittendon labored through his first two innings, allowing just one run, while the Growler offense went scoreless against Gunner Gilmore. The Dock Spiders James [...]
Growlers Blow Late Lead as Battle Jacks Battle Back in 8-6 Win
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (12-9) allowed six late runs in 6-8 defeat to the Battle Creek Battle Jacks (11-11). The fourth game of the 2025 I-94 Rivalry Series went to the Battle Jacks thanks to six runs in the final two innings. Battle Creek began the scoring with [...]
Clutch Hitting Pushes Growlers Over Battle Jacks 7-6
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Growlers (12-8) used a strong final inning to defeat their rival, the Battle Creek Battle Jacks (10-11), in game one of a three game series Monday night. The offenses from both sides would begin the scoring in the second, as Mike Sprockett would bring [...]
Offense Reignites as Growlers Win 13-4 in Series Finale
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (11-8) and Wausau Woodchucks (12-7) swapped places from Saturday's finish as the Growlers offense dominated from the start in a 13-4 victory. The Growlers offense jumped on Tyson Potts early in the first, scoring three in the first in a two-out Kalamazoo rally. Growler starter Adam [...]
Woodchucks Blowout Growlers 12-3 on Saturday Night
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (10-8) fell to the Wausau Woodchucks (12-6) on Saturday night, in a game the Woodchucks controlled from the beginning. It was a three-run first, chasing Growlers starter Wilson Kruse that set the tone for Wausau, who would run away in the later innings. Kalamazoo reliever Gage [...]
Bats Go Silent in Growlers 4-0 Loss to Pit Spitters
Traverse City, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (10-7) fell to the Traverse City Pit Spitters (9-9) in the sixth edition of the 131 Rivalry Series in 2025. Kalamazoo's bats fell silent from the get go, as Traverse City starter Grant Garman stopped the Great Lake's best Growlers offense through six strong [...]
Growlers Tab Late Rally in 6-2 Win in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (10-6) defeated the Traverse City Pit Spitters (8-9) in the fifth game of the 2025 edition of the 131 Rivalry Series. Kalamazoo jumped early scoring a run in the first inning off a Will Bowen double steal. The Growlers would try a double steal [...]
Kalamazoo Pitching Stays Strong in 5-1 Victory over Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers grab three games of a four game set over the Kenosha Kingfish Tuesday night, thanks to a strong performance by the staff. Kalamazoo starter, Jack Crittendon celebrated his 20th birthday with six strong innings of one run ball, giving the Growlers the 5-1 lead the [...]
Growlers Pitching Excels in 4-1 Victory over Kingfish
KENOSHA, Wis. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (8-6) will go for a series victory Tuesday over the Kenosha Kingfish (7-8) after the Growlers won 4-1 on Monday evening. Following a delayed arrival to Historic Simmons Field, Kalamazoo was still ready to swing the bats in the first, with back-to-back singles by KJ [...]
Growlers Leave Runs on Table in 3-2 Defeat versus Kingfish
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Kalamazoo Growlers (7-6) fell to the Kenosha Kingfish (7-7) in game two of a four game set at Homer Stryker Field Sunday. The Growlers drew first blood, scoring on a Jayce Lee bases loaded hit by pitch that scored Will Bowen. The Growlers would strand the bases loaded, [...]