‘Spitters Fall to Rivets, 9-1
Traverse City, MI- The Traverse City Pit Spitters lose the final game of the regular season against the Rockford Rivets, 9-1 in front of 3,110 fans at Turtle Creek Stadium. The Pit Spitters fall to 42-30 on the season and 20-17 in the second half. Game one of the Great Lakes East Division Playoffs is tomorrow night at Turtle Creek Stadium. First pitch is at 5:05 p.m.
The action started tonight for the Rivets in the second inning, with a run scored by Connor Allen on a sac bunt from Joel Connors, making it 1-0 Rivets. The Rivets added a run in the top of the third when Wyatt Morgan scored after a single from Rj Carver, to give the Rivets a 2-0 lead.
The Pit Spitters got some momentum going in the bottom of the third when Andrew Mannelly doubled followed by a double from Colin Summerhill. Mannelly then scored on an error by the left fielder, to cut into the Rivets lead 2-1. The Rivets went up 3-1 in the top of the fourth inning, when Charlie Jones scored after a fielder’s choice for Bradley White. The following run came when Tj Williams scored from third on a single to the center fielder from Bennett Eltoft, making it 4-1, Rivets.
The offense stayed quiet for both teams until the Rivets struck again in the top of the eighth inning. Bradley White hit a triple scoring Tj Williams, making it 5-1 Rivets. The Rivets added another following a fielder’s choice by Eltoft, scoring White making it 6-1, Rivets. The Rivets piled on in the top of the ninth with three more runs, making it 9-1 Rivets with no reply from the Pit Spitters. Final score, 9-1 Rivets.
The Pit Spitters fall to 42-29 on the season and 20-16 in the second half, while the Rivets improve to 13-24 in the second half. The Pit Spitters starting pitcher Easton Johnson threw four innings, giving up four runs on seven hits, striking out one and accruing the loss. Mason Hill pitched three innings giving up two runs on four hits and striking out two. Sawyer Meeuwes pitched one full inning and retired two in the next, giving up three runs on three hits, striking out three.
The Pit Spitters are back at Turtle Creek Stadium tomorrow night for game one of the Great Lakes East Division Series. First pitch is 5:05 p.m. 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/ or 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.
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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.
