Prout Homers as Gustafson Throws Seven Scoreless
Kokomo, IN – The Traverse City Pit Spitters win game one of the series against the Kokomo Jackrabbits, 4-0. The Pit Spitters improve to 36-25 on the season and 14-12 in the second half.
The Pit Spitters offense started off with a bang as Andrew Mannelly hit a leadoff double down the right field line. Cole Prout then hit a two-run home run to give the Pit Spitters an early 2-0 lead. Jackrabbits starting pitcher Frederick Romano settled into a groove following the home run, throwing four innings of shutout ball until the Pit Spitters offense struck again. In the top of the sixth, Tyler Minnick started the offense with a walk followed up by an Evan Orzech double to put runners on second and third with two outs. Camden Traficante doubled down the left field line, scoring Minnick and Orzech to extend the Pit Spitters lead to 4-0. Final score, 4-0 Pit Spitters.
The Pit Spitters improve to 36-25 on the season and 14-12 in the second half, while the Jackrabbits drop to 23-38 overall and 10-17 in the second half. The Pit Spitters starting pitcher Aren Gustafson threw seven innings of shutout ball, giving up only two hits while striking out four. Jared Ure threw an inning of scoreless relief along with no hits. Quinn Berglin threw an inning of scoreless ball, surrendering just a hit and a walk.
The Pit Spitters will be off tomorrow due to the Great Plains All-Star Game in Bismarck, North Dakota. They are back in action on Wednesday for the series finale against the Jackrabbits. First pitch is 7:05 PM. 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.
