Snappers ride six-run first to blowout in Lansing
Beloit 11 Lansing 1 - WednesdayWP: Martinez (2-4)LP: Weatherly (0-1)S: NoneTime: 2:53Attn: 2,313The Snappers posted a crooked number in the first inning and never looked back on Wednesday night, as they downed the Lugnuts 11-1 in Lansing. The six-run first was much needed: Beloit entered play having scored three runs
Beloit 11 Lansing 1 - Wednesday
WP: Martinez (2-4)
LP: Weatherly (0-1)
S: None
Time: 2:53
Attn: 2,313
The Snappers posted a crooked number in the first inning and never looked back on Wednesday night, as they downed the Lugnuts 11-1 in Lansing. The six-run first was much needed: Beloit entered play having scored three runs or fewer in seven of its last eight contests. That included a stretch in which the Snappers scored just three runs over five games.
It was a rude awakening for Lugnuts starter
The Snappers tacked on another in the fourth on
The offensive outburst was more than enough for Beloit's pitching staff. Starter Miguel Romero, on a strict pitch count, threw three scoreless frames with a walk and two strikeouts. He eventually gave way to
Beloit had several multi-hit performances on Wednesday. Persico, Nowlin and Goldstein each went 2-for-5 while Loehr collected four hits. Lopez went 3-for-4 in his first game with the Snappers since 2016.
Box Score:https://www.milb.com/gameday/snappers-vs-lugnuts/2017/07/12/499985?#game_state=final,game_tab=,game=499985
Team Records: Beloit (42-47), Lansing (43-43)
Next Game: Thursday at 6:05 p.m. vs. Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law Stadium
Probable Pitchers: Beloit LHP
The Snappers welcome the West Michigan Whitecaps and South Bend Cubs to Beloit during their next homestand from July 19-23. Promotions include Christmas in July, Saturday Fireworks, and the Chris Bosio bobblehead giveaway. Tickets for these events at Pohlman Field and all individual game tickets can be found here.