Sunday, July 5th at 6:05 p.m. at Simmons Field

Kenosha, Wis. – After going 3-1 on their road trip, the Kenosha Kingfish (26-14) host the La Crosse Loggers (21-17) at 6:05 p.m. at Simmons Field tonight. 

The Kingfish came out on the wrong end of a slugfest last night in La Crosse, falling 13-10.  Eric Filia had three hits and one RBI and newcomer Grayson Byrd launched a double and home run for the Kingfish.  In the end, the Loggers bats were too much, pounding out 17 hits against Kingfish pitching.  Kenosha’s Shea Murray took the loss and Jordan Jess picked up the win for the Loggers. 

Starting tonight on the mound for the Kingfish is Trevor Haas.  The right-hander from Valparaiso is 1-1 in eight games with a 6.75 ERA this season. In 17.1 innings of work, the junior has struck out seven batters and only walked five. Haas specializes as a long reliever for the Kingfish but will make a spot start today.

Kyle Nelson opposes Haas for the Loggers today.  Nelson is 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA in four games this year.  The freshman from UC- Santa Barbara started against the Kingfish on June 23, throwing five innings of three hit ball and fanning five to earn the victory.

At tonight’s game, a Petting Zoo sponsored by Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm will be in the Festival Foods Backyard area. Stand Up Kenosha Rally Towels will also be distributed to fans to use to cheer on the Kingfish.  After the game, make sure to stay for Camosy Construction Fireworks.

The Kingfish ticket office powered by Platinum Systems office is located at 7817 Sheridan Road and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Kingfish ticket office Powered by Platinum systems is open from 8:30 a.m. until the end of the game on home game dates. For more information on 7-game packs, season or group tickets, please log on to kingfishbaseball.com or call 262.653.0900.

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The Kenosha Kingfish are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21st season of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League YouTube channel.