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Three Pit Spitters Named to 2026 Northwoods League All-Star Game at Field of Dreams<\/h1>\n

Traverse City, MI, June 29<\/b>th<\/b><\/span>, 2026<\/b> \u2013 The Traverse City Pit Spitters are thrilled to announce that right-handed pitchers Connor Kelly, Bryce Suiter, and Charlie Wolf have been named to the 2026 Northwoods League All-Star Game at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, Iowa.<\/p>\n

All-Star festivities begin July 7 with the Home Run Challenge, followed by the All-Star Game on July 8. Both events are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Tickets are available on the Northwoods League website, and both events will be streamed live on FloSports.<\/p>\n

This marks the first time Northwoods League All-Star Week will be hosted at the Field of Dreams Movie Site.<\/p>\n

Kelly, a sophomore starter from Northwood University, is tied for first in the league with four wins and ranks sixth in the league with a 2.70 ERA. He has racked up 36 strikeouts, third most in the Northwoods League, across 30 innings of work. In his most recent start against Richmond, Kelly struck out 11 batters in 5.1 innings. He sits just behind his teammate on the league strikeout leaderboard.<\/p>\n

Suiter, a Texas Tech sophomore, has recorded 39 strikeouts this summer, tied for second most in the league. Across 10 appearances, Suiter owns a 2-1 record in 29.1 innings pitched. Opponents are hitting just .118 against him, the best mark on the team among qualified pitchers. His highlight performance of the summer came on June 15 against Kenosha, when he threw five innings of two-hit baseball with six strikeouts in long relief.<\/p>\n

Wolf, a redshirt freshman closer out of Princeton, has been lockdown for Traverse City late in games. He holds a perfect 3-0 record across seven appearances and 10.2 innings, while still yet to allow an earned run in 2026. Wolf has also struck out 15 batters. In a June 13 win over Kalamazoo, he threw two hitless innings with four strikeouts to earn the win.<\/p>\n

The three Pit Spitters will play four more games at Turtle Creek Stadium before representing Traverse City on one of the league\u2019s biggest stages. The home stand runs from June 30 through July 3 against Kenosha and Kalamazoo.<\/p>\n

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About the Traverse City Pit Spitters:<\/strong> 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\u2019s home games are played in Traverse City\u2019s favorite multi-purpose outdoor entertainment venue, Turtle Creek Stadium. For more information visit https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/traverse-city-pit-spitters\/<\/a> or contact Jacqueline Holm at 231-943-0100 Ext. 214\/ or by email at JacquelineH@pitspitters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Pit Spitters Are Cashless:<\/b> Beginning in 2025, Turtle Creek Stadium transitioned to a fully cashless operation to enhance fan safety, streamline transactions, and improve efficiency. All purchases, including tickets, concessions, and merchandise, will require contactless payments. Fans needing to convert cash can do so at designated locations. This move ensures a smoother, more convenient game-day experience for all.<\/p>\n

About the Northwoods League:<\/strong> 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). Northwoods League games are viewable live on FloSports.<\/p>\n

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