Growlers can’t muster enough fireworks, fall 7-4
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The 6,064 fans that packed Homer Stryker Field for the Kalamazoo Growlers' July 4 matchup against the Lakeshore Chinooks gave the ballpark an atmosphere as electric as Kalamazoo had ever seen, and for four innings, the Growlers were giving the fans more than enough reasons to cheer. [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Lakeshore Chinooks series preview (July 4-5)
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Growlers look to snap a three-game losing streak, as they welcome the Lakeshore Chinooks to Kalamazoo for a two-game series beginning on Friday. GAME INFORMATION Who: Lakeshore Chinooks (25-11) vs. Kalamazoo Growlers (13-24) When: Friday, July 4 at 7:35 p.m. and Saturday, July 5 at 7:05 p.m. Where: Homer [...]
Celebrating Baseball in America with the Growlers
Kalamazoo, Mich. – On the Fourth of July going to a baseball game is no longer just a fun outing with family or friends, it’s a patriotic duty. There truly is no better way to celebrate America’s birthday, than celebrating America’s pastime at the ballpark. While many of their families [...]
Growlers to host Kalamazoo’s only fireworks show
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the ballpark with the largest and only fireworks show in Kalamazoo! The Growlers will play host to S2 Games Red, White & BOOM Night presented by WWMT (News Channel 3). Witness the excitement as the Growlers will attempt to break the world's highest first [...]
Bryce Harman Q&A
Kalamazoo, Mich. — Bryce Harman, a hulking first baseman with a short, powerful swing from the left side, is one of the newer members of the Growlers. But ever since the East Carolina product left the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League and headed to Kalamazoo, he's done nothing but [...]
Growlers Tamed by Mallards 8-1 in 2nd Half Opener
Madison, Wisc.- The Kalaqmazoo Growler's high powered offense ran into a formidable Madison Mallards arm on Wednesday night in Madison, WI as lefthander Kirby Snead (University of Florida) surrendered only two hits, both singles, in six innings of work, and struck out five, defeating the Growlers in convincing fashion, 8-1. Bryce Harman (East [...]
Growlers Early Lead But Big Inning Spoils Game in 6-3 Defeat
Madison, Wisc.- After losing 8-1 on Wednesday night the Kalamazoo Growlers looked to get out to a fast start in the series finale against the Mallards in Madison,WI on Thursday night. They did in strong fashion by loading the bases and scoring twice on an RBI single off the bat [...]
Growlers begin second half against Mallards
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Growlers begin the second half of the Northwoods League season the same way they began the first half, on the road against the Madison Mallards. The Growlers lead the league in basically every offensive category and will look to get the pitching on track to make [...]
Lightning doesn’t strike twice as the Growlers fall to the Bombers, 5-4
Battle Creek, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers would play their third extra innings game in five days and so much baseball finally caught up to the Growlers as they fall to the Battle Creek Bombers for the first time this season, 5-4 in 11 innings. Box Score After a silent first inning, [...]
Growlers rally behind Smoyer’s performance to smoke Bombers
Kalamazoo, Mich . - The Kalamazoo Growlers behind yet another fine pitching performance from RHP Ryan Smoyer (Notre Dame) defeated the rival Battle Creek Bombers, 10-3 for the third time this season. Box Score The Growlers (13-21) would jump out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning when [...]
Take part in Skip Work Day on May 30th
Kalamazoo, Mich. - As the Growlers take on the Battle Creek Bombers on May 30, the Growlers will host a Skip Work Day. Workers from all over Kalamazoo are encouraged to take an extra long lunch break and enjoy a ballgame at Homer Stryker Field. It's also .25 cent Slice [...]
Growlers set to square off with Bombers
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Growlers return home after a four-game road swing in Wisconsin for a day-night, home-road doubleheader against the rival Battle Creek Bombers. GAME INFORMATION Who: Kalamazoo Growlers (12-21) at Battle Creek Bombers (15-18) When: Monday, June 30 at 12:00 p.m., 7:05 p.m. Where: First game at Homer Stryker Field, second [...]
Growlers claw back with late inning rally but lose in 9th
Kenosha, Wisc.- It all came down to one pitch in the top of the 9th inning for the Kalamazoo Growlers in Kenosha ,WI on Sunday afternoon, as the Growlers had runners on second and third with Troy Montgomery (Ohio State) down to his last strike. Montgomery promptly lined a single [...]
Growlers fall 7-4 in Kenosha
Kenosha Wisc.- After back to back marathon games in Wausau, the Kalamazoo Growlers fell to the Kenosha Kingfish 7-4. The Growlers had a depleted pitching staff, but used a pitching by commitee approach and competed valiantly with the Kenosha Kingfish. 8 different position players were used as pitchers for [...]
Growlers face-off against familiar foes in Kenosha. Series Preview (June 28-29)
Kalamazoo, Mich- The Kalamazoo Growlers end their four-game road trip against a familiar opponent in the Kenosha Kingfish. This will be the third series already between the two teams this season with the recent series being just four days ago in Kalamazoo. GAME INFORMATION Who: Kalamazoo Growlers (12-19) at Kenosha Kingfish [...]