Dentler Throws Eight Scoreless to Blank the Fish

Traverse City, MI – July 17, 2024 – The Traverse City Pit Spitters win game two of the two-game series against the Kenosha Kingfish, 1-0.

It was another night of the pitcher’s duel, this time featuring the Pit Spitters all-star ace, Jayden Dentler and the Kingfish’s pitcher Trey Baker. Both teams exchanged zeroes to begin the game as Baker had the upper hand as he didn’t allow a hit until the bottom of the fourth inning. Dentler’s defense had his back throughout the game getting two key double plays early in the game to stop any offensive momentum. One in the top of the third inning and another in the top of the fourth to end the inning. The Pit Spitters offense was able to crack the scoreboard in the bottom of the eighth inning. Michael Tchavdarov led off the inning with a single to right field and Brett Rozman drew a walk. Aaron Piasecki walked to load the bases. Daniel Jackson came through with a productive out as he hit a sacrifice flyout to center field allowing Tchavdarov to tag and score to give the Pit Spitters a 1-0 lead. In the top of the ninth, closer Mason Hill came in, and after allowing a walk to lead off the inning he set down the lineup to seal the victory.

The Pit Spitters improve to 11-6 in the second half and to 28-24 overall, while the Kingfish drop to 5-11 in the second half and to 21-31 overall. The Pit Spitters starting pitcher Jayden Dentler threw eight innings of shutout ball, giving up six hits, four walks, and striking out three. Mason Hill came into close the game where he threw a scoreless inning striking out one and walking one, while earning the save.

The Pit Spitters will take to the road for the start of a four-game road trip that features the Madison Mallards and the Rockford Rivets. The Pit Spitters will face the Mallards tomorrow night with first pitch at 6:05 p.m. 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/ or by email at 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 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 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, 340 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.