Ure Dominates Out of ‘Pen as Spitters Take Game One
Kenosha, WI – The Traverse City Pit Spitters win game one of the series against the Kenosha Kingfish, 4-3. The Pit Spitters record improves to 34-23, and 12-10 in the second half.
The Pit Spitters offense started in the top of the second inning as Evan Orzech was hit by a pitch. Camden Traficante reached first based on an error made by Kingfish second baseman Nico Bermeo. Cole Prout hit a three-run home run, to give the Pit Spitters an early 3-0 lead. The Kingfish started putting the offense together in the bottom of the fifth inning. Ivan Dahlberg was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning, Lance Trippel then singled to center putting runners on first and second. Dom Listi came through with a single, scoring Dahlberg and Trippel to cut into the Pit Spitters lead 3-2. Bermeo hit a single to center scoring Listi to tie the game at 3-3. Glenn Miller led off the top of the ninth with a walk. Miller was then thrown out at second after Orzech grounded into a fielder’s choice. Prout singled to right field to put runners on first and second. Tyler Minnick singled to center scoring Orzech to give a the Pit Spitters a 4-3 lead. The Pit Spitters held on to the one run lead in the bottom of the ninth, winning game one of the series against the Kingfish 4-3.
The Pit Spitters improve to 34-23 on the season and 12-10 in the second half, while the Kingfish drop to 25-31 overall and 8-15 in the second half. The Pit Spitters starting pitcher Nathan Dvorsky threw six innings, giving up three runs on four hits, striking out six. Jared Ure threw three innings of scoreless ball, striking out four.
The Pit Spitters stay in Kenosha to take on the Kingfish for the series finale. First pitch is 6:35 PM CT. All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.pitspitters.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Pit Spitters as your favorite team.
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About the Traverse City Pit Spitters: The Traverse City Pit Spitters have been members of the Northwoods League since their inaugural season in 2019. The Pit Spitters have won two Northwoods League Championships and delivered their unique brand of FUN to hundreds of thousands of fans. The Pit Spitters share Managing Partners and principal ownership with the West Michigan Whitecaps, the High A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, based in Comstock Park, Michigan. The team’s home games are played in Traverse City’s favorite multi-purpose outdoor entertainment venue, Turtle Creek Stadium. For more information visit https://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ or contact Jacqueline Holm at 231-943-0100 Ext. 214/ email JacquelineH@pitspitters.com.
About the Northwoods League: The Traverse City Pit Spitters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.pitspitters.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Pit Spitters as your favorite team.
