Fletcher, Yarnall Power Growlers Past Woodchucks Late
WAUSAU, WI – Down to their last three outs, the Kalamazoo Growlers turned on the power as Justin Fletcher (Northern Illinois) and Nick Yarnall (Pittsburgh) socked ninth-inning home runs to rocket the Growlers past the Wisconsin Woodchucks 11-9 at Athletic Park in Wausau. Down 9-6 in the top of the [...]
Kingfish Pitcher Brings No-Hitter Into Eighth, Growlers Blanked 6-0
KALAMAZOO, MI – On a day where Growlers bats struggled, Kenosha pitching thrived. Not even with the energetic kids in the stands for Education Day presented by Stryker could Kalamazoo get a run across as it lost its third straight by the score of 6-0. The Kalamazoo Growlers (1-7) only [...]
Kalamazoo Drops Second Straight, Falls To 1-6
KALAMAZOO, MI – Homer Stryker Field, for the second night, saw the visiting team score double-digit runs as the Growlers lost to the Kenosha Kingfish 10-1. It did not take long for the Kingfish (4-3) to score, but not from getting contact. Growlers (1-6) starting pitcher Ben Spieldenner (St.Joseph) walked [...]
Kalamazoo Splits Double-Header Against Rochester, Gets First Win of Season
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers split their doubleheader against Rochester at Homer Stryker Field to earn their first win of the season in the first game, but also added a loss in the latter game. Kalamazoo (1-5) showcased aggressive baserunning in the first game as they stole five bases [...]
Growlers Rained Out; Doubleheader Tomorrow Afternoon
KALAMAZOO, MI - Due to adverse weather conditions, tonight's Kalamazoo Growlers game against the Rochester Honkers at Homer Stryker Field has been postponed. The game will be made up tomorrow as part of a single admission doubleheader. The Growlers and Honkers will play two seven-inning games, the first of which [...]
Growlers Release 2015 Promotional Schedule
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers have released their promotional schedule for the 2015 season kicking off with an Opening Night fireworks display (May 29) presented by OnStaff Group. The schedule is filled with even more weekly promotions, fireworks, entertainment acts, giveaway items and family friendly themes. Click here for [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Return Home, Fall to 0-4
KALAMAZOO, MI – In their 2015 home opener at Homer Stryker Field, the Kalamazoo Growlers fell to the rival Battle Creek Bombers 5-3 in front of a crowd of 4,510. Errors hurt the Growlers (0-4) in the top of the first as Dan Swain (Siena), after hitting a single, was [...]
Solid Pitching Downs Kalamazoo Growlers at Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI – Behind solid Battle Creek pitching and timely hitting, the Kalamazoo Growlers fell to the Battle Creek Bombers 5-2 at C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek. The game marked the beginning of this season's I-94 Rivalry Series presented by the OnStaff Group. The Bombers (1-2) got the bats going [...]
Big Innings Propel Madison Past Kalamazoo Growlers
MADISON, WI – The Kalamazoo Growlers fell victim to a pair of five-run frames as the Madison Mallards rocketed to a 16-1 victory to sweep the two-game set at Warner Park in Madison. The Mallards batted around against Kalamazoo starter TJ Cerven (KVCC/Grand Valley State) in the bottom of the [...]
Growlers Drop Season Opener at Madison
Madison, WI – The Kalamazoo Growlers opened their second season on a sour note on Tuesday night, falling to the Madison Mallards 9-4 on Opening Night at Warner Park in Madison. With the Growlers up 2-1 in the bottom of the third, the Mallards (1-0) got back-to-back one-out singles off [...]
Growlers Sign Three Temporary Pitchers
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of three temporary pitchers for the beginning of the 2015 season. Right-handers Nathan Coakley, Justin Schander, and Ben Spieldenner will join the Growler staff for the beginning of the year. A player signed to a temporary contract plays at [...]
Montgomery, Hughes Earn All-Big Ten Nods
Rochester, MN – Two Kalamazoo Growlers were amongst 25 current and former Northwoods League players named to the 2015 All-Big Ten teams. Ohio State outfielder Troy Montgomery earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team, while Michigan State outfielder Brandon Hughes made it to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. [...]
Growlers Add Two New Voices To Summer Staff
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers would like to officially welcome Will DeBoer and Dan Wallace to the Growlers staff for the 2015 season. Both Will and Dan will be sharing play-by-play broadcasting roles for the Growlers radio broadcasts and live video streaming. Will comes from an impressive background and numerous [...]
Local Standouts Returning to Kalamazoo for Growlers Season
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of two pitchers and Southwest Michigan natives. Lefty Tim Cerven of Decatur and right-hander Cole Schaefer of Portage will play for their hometown team in the summer of 2015. Tim Cerven: 6’3” – 210lb, LHP, Bats L/Throws L, KVCC/Grand [...]
Growlers Announce 2015 Stadium Renovations
The Kalamazoo Growlers have unveiled multiple stadium renovations of Homer Stryker Field set to be completed by the team's home opener on May 29th. Last season, the Miller Lite Party Zone became one of the Growlers most popular tickets in the ballpark. Patrons of this area enjoy all-inclusive ballpark food, [...]