Kingfish Swept by Chinooks in Doubleheader

Kenosha, Wis. – In the first double header of the season for Kenosha, the Kingfish fell to the Lakeshore Chinooks both in the morning and evening.

The morning game was played in Mequon and saw an offensive showdown. The Kingfish got out to a 6-0 lead, and the offense was in full swing. The lead would not stand, however, as Lakeshore roared back with 10 runs, including a 3-run home run and a grand slam. The score ended 10-8 in favor of the Chinooks.

Charlie Hecht worked 5.2 IP and surrendered 6 ER off of 6 hits. He was relieved by Ty Harris, who struggled on the mound. Harris was only able to record one out, but allowed 4 runs off of a grand slam. Bobby Skogsbergh made his Northwoods League debut and finished the final two innings off without allowing a run.

The Kingfish offense was excellent, picking up 12 hits and 8 runs. Marty Bechina had the standout performance going 4 for 5. Pat McInerney and Gunnar McNeill each picked up a pair of hits, and helped pace the Kingfish lineup.

In game two, back at Simmons Field, the Kingfish were shut out 5-0. Lakeshore scored early in the second inning, and never looked back. Andrew Reisinger took the mound, lasted 4.1 innings, and surrendered 4 runs, 2 of which were earned. Additionally, he walked 3 and struck out 4. Rigo Beltran and Adam Dressler combined for 4.2 innings of relief, and only gave up one run between them.

Marty Bechina was in the offensive spotlight again with a 2 for 4 day at the plate. Pete Schuler also went 2 for 4 on the evening, with the other three hits scattered between Pat McInerney, Micah Coffey, and JD Hearn.

The Kingfish take on the Rockford Rivets tomorrow at home for a 7:05 pm first pitch. After that, the Kingfish are on the road in Rockford on Wednesday, and at Lakeshore on Thursday and Friday.

Tickets and merchandise for your Kenosha Kingfish are on sale now. For more information on 7-game packs, season or group tickets, please visit kingfishbaseball.com or call 262.653.0900. The Kingfish office is located at 7817 Sheridan Road and is open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday by appointment only.

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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 23rd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2015, 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 120 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), Allen Craig (BOS) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. For more information, visit KingfishBaseball.com.