Spitters Host Record Crowd at Turtle Creek Stadium
Traverse City, MI – June 30, 2024 – The Traverse City Pit Spitters lose game two of the two game series against the Battle Creek Battle Jacks, 7-2, in front of a franchise record crowd of 4,687 fans at Turtle Creek Stadium.
The Pit Spitters offense was on the attack as a single from Daniel Jackson and a walk from Aaron Piasecki led off the bottom of the second inning. Michael Tchavdarov doubled into right center field scoring Jackson and Piasecki to give the Pit Spitters a 2-0 lead. Starting pitcher Carson Fischer was able to get through five and a third innings of no-hit ball before Josh Schleichardt singled to center to break it up in the top of the sixth. Alex Fernandes walked and then was later thrown out at second when Mason Hamlin grounded into a fielder’s choice. Ben Fierenzi broke the scoring column for the Battle Jacks as he doubled, scoring Schleichardt to cutting the Pit Spitters lead down to 2-1. Cayden Wotipka singled to right field scoring Hamlin and Fierenzi to give the Battle Jacks a 3-2 lead. In the top of the seventh, Sam Griffith walked, and Spencer Verburg was hit by a pitch to start the inning. Fernandes singled to center scoring Griffith and Verburg extending the Battle Jacks lead to 5-2. Wotipka led off the top of the eighth inning with a double to center field, followed by a single to put two runners on. Garrett Smith dropped a sacrifice bunt scoring Wotipka giving the Battle Jacks a 6-2 lead. Hamlin walked and Fierenzi singled to start the offense in the top of the ninth. Wotipka continued to be the thorn in the Pit Spitters side during his next at bat with a single, scoring Hamlin to cap off the victory for the Battle Jacks, winning 7-2.
The Pit Spitters drop to 16-17 on the season, while the Battle Jacks improve to 18-16. The Pit Spitters starting pitcher Carson Fischer threw six and two thirds’ innings giving up five runs on four hits, two walks, and striking out seven. Dominic Mauro threw an inning and a third giving up a run on three hits and struck out two. Jaxon Huffman threw an inning giving up a run on two hits, a walk, and striking out one.
The Pit Spitters will stay in Traverse City for the final series in the four-game home stand as they welcome the Rockford Rivets for a two-game series. First pitch is tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m., and its Blue-Collar Night. 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.
