Ferris Fans Seven in Seven Innings, Great Lakes Loses 1-0

MIDLAND, Mich. – The Picantes de Lake County (57-36) (16-11) and Pepinillos Picantes del Norte (45-48) (11-16) pitching was elite, with Lake County winning 1-0 on an 80-degree clear Friday night at Dow Diamond.

- Jackson Ferris struck out seven over seven innings. The 20-year-old permitted only five hits, and one run came across.

- Lake County’s one run came in the third. Jorge Burgos walked, reached second on a wild pitch, and home on an error.

- 2024’s First Overall Draft Pick Travis Bazzana hit a fielder’s choice groundout that pushed the run across. Lake County’s leadoff hitter struck out twice against Ferris.

- Great Lakes left nine runners on base. The best chance was the seventh. Sam Mongelli and Nelson Quiroz both singled. A walk loaded the bases, but a flyout ended the inning. It was Zach Jacobs' last out, he got the winning decision.

- Out of the Pepinillos Picantes del Norte bullpen, Carson Hobbs and Kelvin Ramirez both tossed a scoreless frame.

- Chris Newell reached three times. He walked twice and singled in the eighth.

- Lake County starter Dylan DeLucia went 3.1 innings scoreless, in his Midwest League debut.

Rounding Things Out

Tonight’s 1-0 loss was the second for Great Lakes in five games. The instance before was July 8th, 2022.

Up Next

The Loons have two left, with a series split at stake with two wins. Tomorrow Saturday, July 27th, Great Lakes and Lake County play at 7:05 pm. Saturday is Once Upon a Time Night presented by High Country Jumpers. Dow Diamond transforms into a storybook of possibilities.

Postgame will see a Fireworks Loontacular brought to you by the Farm Bureau of Michigan. The night is also Alzheimer's Awareness Night in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter.

The Great Lakes Loons have been a partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers since the team’s inception in 2007. Dow Diamond serves as the team’s home and also houses the Michigan Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, and Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt. For tickets or information about the Loons, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.