What’s happening with the Growlers — June 2
Kalamazoo, Mich. — June 2 is Faith Night, presented by Bethany Christian Services, at Homer Stryker Field. Get here before the scheduled 7:05 start time to see a pregame concert by [] and a testimonial by former Michigan State linebacker Chris Norman. It is also 25 cent Little Caesars Slice Night. It's [...]
Pair of three-run innings help Growlers sink Rafters
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Growlers bats showed up same as always on Sunday, stringing hits together and scoring runs in bunches. In the Growlers' 7-2 win over the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, the fans at Homer Stryker Field just had to wait a little longer than usual. Rafters pitcher John Kravetz [...]
What’s happening with the Growlers — June 1
Kalamazoo, Mich. — June 1 is Eaton's Family Funday Sunday at Homer Styker Field, where the Kalamazoo Growlers take on the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters at 5:05. As part of Superhero/Supervillain Night, presented by Pure Green Lawn, kids 12 and under who wear costumes to the game receive a complimentary ticket. And [...]
Bats stay hot as Growlers smoke Rafters
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Growlers' offense gained strength, like a rising tide. John Rubino (Eastern Michigan) and Troy Montgomery (Ohio State) led off the game for the Kalamazoo Growlers with bloop singles, and Ryan Spaulding (Ball State) drove Rubino home with a solid single to right. The Growlers scored five runs [...]
Growlers thump rival Bombers in high-energy home opener
Kalamazoo, Mich. — From the second the ceremonial ribbon was cut and fans started streaming through the gates, Homer Stryker Field crackled with the energy and excitement. "I never knew Kalamazoo had so many baseball fans," Growlers catcher and Michigan native Brett Sunde (Western Michigan) said. That energy must have somehow [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Game Notes 5/30-6/1
Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers make their debut at home on Friday, as they take on their crosstown rival, the Battle Creek Bom bers at Homer Stryker Field in the final game of a two-game series. The Growlers (2-1) defeated the Bombers (1-2) on Thursday night in Battle Creek, 5-1. [...]
Growlers topple Bombers with help of four-run fourth
Battle Creek, Mich — In the inaugural game of the teams' rivalry, the Kalamazoo Growlers broke out for four runs in the fourth inning on their way to defeating the Battle Creek Bombers 5-1. The Growlers received a stellar pitching performance from Shane Bryant (Purdue University). Bryant scattered two hits through six innings and picked [...]
Growlers Set to do Battle with the Bombers
Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers will face off against the rival Battle Creek Bombers (1-1) tonight at 7:05 p.m. at C.O. Brown Stadium. The Growlers (1-1) are coming off yesterday’s doubleheader split against the defending Northwoods League Champion Madison Mallards. In game one, the Growlers committed four errors and surrendered eight [...]
Growlers Split Doubleheader With Mallards
Kalamazoo, Mich.- The Madison Mallards took advantage of four Kalamazoo errors and eight walks surrendered by the Growler pitchers and cruised to a 6-2 victory in the first game of a doubleheader in Madison on Wednesday night. Mallards starting pitcher Christian Taugner (Brown University) pitched five innings, only allowing one [...]
Growlers Kick Off Inaugural Season in Madison
Kalamazoo, Mich – The Kalamazoo Growlers are set to begin their inaugural season on the road tonight at 5:30 ET in Madison, Wisc. against the defending Northwoods League Champions the Madison Mallards in a double header following Tuesday's rainout. Game One Starting Pitcher: Caleb Barager (Jackson College) Game Two Starting Pitcher : Nick Wernke [...]
Growlers Rained Out in Madison, Makeup Doubleheader Tomorrow
Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Growlers' 2014 opening day game in Madison, Wis. on Tuesday night was postponed due to inclement weather. The Growlers and Mallards will play a doubleheader of two seven-inning games on Wednesday. The first game starts at 5:30 p.m. (E.S.T.), with the following game beginning approximately 30 minutes [...]
Growlers Opening Night is Right Around the Corner
Kalamazoo, Mich - Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Opening Weekend will be host to a ton of fun-filled promotions and events to kick off their inaugural season on Friday, May 30 at Homer Stryker Field. Friday night (May 30) at 7 p.m. the Growlers will kick off their season against cross-town rivals, [...]
Eaton Kidz Zone
The Kalamazoo Growlers are now offering a great place for kids to enjoy a baseball game! The Eaton Kidz Zone will be located under the Third Base Grandstand and will be filled with all sorts of activites for young Growlers fans to participate in. Activites Include: Inflatable Bouncehouse (includes basketball [...]
Growlers Land Duo of Crafty Leftys
Kalamazoo, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers have added two left handed pitchers to their inaugural season roster. Dillon Haviland of Duke University and Luke Bolka of East Carolina University will bring collegiate experience as well as dynamic arms to the Growlers pitching staff. Dillon Haviland: 6’4”-205lb, LHP, Bats/L, Throws/L, Duke [...]
Weekend Recap 5/15-5/18
Kalamazoo, Mich - For all the Growlers who play on NCAA Division 1 baseball teams, their regular season ended this past weekend. Here is how the future Growlers fared in their final weekend before postseason play begins. Brett Sunde (C-Western Michigan) - Sunde only collected two hits on the weekend, but [...]