Great Lakes Throws One-Hitter, Downs Dayton 1-0
First Loons combined one-hitter since June 15, 2022 DAYTON, Ohio. – Four Great Lakes Loons (3-4) pitchers, Ben Casparius, Braydon Fisher, Antonio Knowles, and Jake Pilarski permitted just one hit to the Dayton Dragons (2-5), and were the victors 1-0 on a 72-degree partly cloudy night at Day Air Ballpark.
Loons Launch Three Home Runs, Win First Game of 2023
DAYTON, Ohio. - Three different Great Lakes Loons (1-3) went yard en route to a 9-7 win over the Dayton Dragons (1-3) on a 60-degree and sunny evening at Day Air Ballpark. Five of the first seven hitters in the game struck out to begin the day. In the top
Dodgers Name Loons Roster for 2023
MIDLAND, Mich. – In conjunction with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Great Lakes Loons are pleased to announce the team’s preliminary roster for the 2023 season. The Opening Day roster will be finalized prior to Friday’s home opener, when the Loons host the Lansing Lugnuts (High-A Affiliate Oakland Athletics) at
Early Offense, Solid Pitching Secures Loons Series Victory
MIDLAND, Mich. – Coming into Sunday’s series finale at Dow Diamond against the Fort Wayne TinCaps, the Great Lakes Loons had been held scoreless for 10 consecutive innings. They broke that streak in the first inning. Great Lakes scored four runs in the first three innings and used some terrific
Loons Set Single-Season Strikeout Record in Doubleheader Split
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons have been one of the best strikeout teams in Minor League Baseball this season, entering the series with the Fort Wayne TinCaps ranked third in all of MiLB in pitcher strikeouts. In a doubleheader Thursday night, they cemented their legacy as the best
Cartaya’s Big Night Leads Camels to Walk-Off Win
MIDLAND, Mich. – With only 16 more chances to see the No. 1 prospect in the Dodgers’ organization, Diego Cartaya rewarded the 2,795 fans that came Wednesday night to Dow Diamond to see him and the Great Lakes Camels. Cartaya went 3-for-3 at the plate, including a game-tying home run
Loons First to 60 Wins in MWL with Dramatic 11-Inning Comeback
In the top of the ninth inning Thursday at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio, the Great Lakes Loons found themselves down to their final strike, trailing by three, with the tying run in the on-deck circle. Jose Ramos launched a two-run homer, bringing Great Lakes within a run of the
Back-to-Back Blasts Bolster Loons in Series Win
MIDLAND, Mich. – In the first 93 games of the Midwest League season, the Great Lakes Loons did not have back-to-back homers. In their last three games, they’ve accomplished that feat twice. Aldrich De Jongh and Luis Yanel Diaz left the yard in back-to-back at-bats in the fourth inning Sunday
Cartaya’s Two-Homer Night Powers Loons over Lugnuts
MIDLAND, Mich. – In his first at-bat Thursday night at Dow Diamond, Diego Cartaya smacked a two-run home run that nearly left the park entirely. In his second at-bat, his second two-run shot did leave the park and landed on Buttles Street. Cartaya provided the firepower for the Great Lakes
Whitecaps Pitchers Outduel Loons
MIDLAND, Mich. – On Friday night at Dow Diamond, the Great Lakes Loons scored 12 runs on 10 hits against the West Michigan Whitecaps. On Saturday night, the two teams combined for five runs and nine hits. The pitchers’ duel went the way of the visitors as West Michigan comes
Loons Come Back in Second Straight to Win in Extras
The Great Lakes Loons found themselves behind for the second straight game against the Quad Cities River Bandits Wednesday night. After trailing 3-1, the Loons forced extra innings at Modern Woodmen Park. Great Lakes (51-32) left a season-high fourteen runners on base as they won 5-4 in eleven innings. Quad
Vargas Serves Up Salami to Secure Season Series Win over Dayton
MIDLAND, Mich. – In the first inning Thursday at Dow Diamond, Imanol Vargas put the Loons ahead for the first time with a grand slam. In the eighth inning Friday at Dow Diamond, Vargas did the exact same thing. The Loons trailed until a five-run eighth inning, capped off by
Loons Win Wild Ten-Inning Contest in Fort Wayne
Friday night at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Ind., the Fort Wayne TinCaps scored five runs in the final two regulation frames to erase a 5-0 Great Lakes Loons lead and sent the game to extras. Not to be outdone, the Loons pushed five runs across in one inning –
Cartaya Hammers Two-Run Double to Give Chubb 100th Loons Win
MIDLAND, Mich. – In a rollercoaster of a contest Saturday night at Dow Diamond, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers tied the game at six in the top of the eighth inning, then got the first two outs in the bottom of the eighth. Ismael Alcantara walked, then Jorbit Vivas walked, and
Four-Run Sixth Not Enough for Loons; Wisconsin Wins Series Opener
MIDLAND, Mich. – After the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers took a 3-0 lead before the Great Lakes Loons came to bat, things were not looking up for the home side. The Loons got two runs before the visitors put up another three-spot to take a four-run advantage – again, an uphill
Loons Pitching Dismantles Dayton Offense and Win in Eleven Innings
On Friday at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio, The Great Lakes Loons were looking to secure a series split early after sweeping a double-header the day before. The Dayton Dragons haven’t lost a single series in the 2022 season and were looking to tie the series up at two
Loons Hold TinCaps to Three Hits, Use Two Homers for 3-1 Win
MIDLAND, Mich. – After a stretch where the Loons allowed 51 runs in seven games, the Great Lakes pitching staff was looking for a return to form. They got it Wednesday night at Dow Diamond. The Loons pitchers held the Fort Wayne TinCaps to just three hits, all in the
Loons Fall in South Bend Opener after Climbing Out of First-Inning Hole
Before the first out was recorded in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday night, the South Bend Cubs had put five men on base with three walks and two doubles. Four of those runners would score in the first frame. The Great Lakes Loons were down 4-0 before their
Early Offense Lets Loons Withstand Late Lugnuts Surge
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons had their offense working early Thursday night at Dow Diamond, as they exploded for eight runs in the first five innings against the Lansing Lugnuts. Good thing. Lansing did not go quiet into that good night, scoring four runs in the seventh inning
Loons Double-Crossed by Home Runs, Fall to Lugnuts
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons bats were loud early on Tuesday morning at Dow Diamond, scoring four runs in the first three innings and taking an early 4-1 lead. Once morning turned afternoon, though, it was the Lansing Lugnuts that made all the noise. Lansing scored six unanswered
Five Longballs Lift Loons over Lake County
In the last two games at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio, the Great Lakes Loons had scored a total of four runs, and lost both contests. On Saturday night, the Loons had four in the third inning, and seven runs by the fourth. The Loons exploded offensively, using five home
Stagnant Offense Spells End of Seven-Game Winning Streak
All good things must come to an end. For the Great Lakes Loons, they had quite the good thing going: a seven-game winning streak. While their pitching staff had another excellent night, their offense struggled Thursday night at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio, and the Loons fell to the Lake
Alcantara’s Eighth-Inning Double Leads Loons to Fifth Consecutive Win
MIDLAND, Mich. – On Sunday afternoon at Dow Diamond, the Great Lakes Loons battled back from a three-run deficit to take the lead in the fifth inning, but the Beloit Sky Carp tied the game in the seventh inning. For the second straight day, the Loons swung momentum back their
Beloit Takes Series Opener Despite Notching One Hit
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons pitching staff was dealing on Wednesday night at Dow Diamond. They allowed zero earned runs on just one hit. Despite that, they took the loss. The Beloit Sky Carp got one run across the board in the top of the seventh inning on
Bullpen Strong Again as Loons Win Third Straight
Sometimes in baseball, you have to take what you’re given. On Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park, Mich., the Great Lakes Loons did just that. The Loons scored four unearned runs against the West Michigan Whitecaps, taking advantage of two Whitecaps errors to win their third-straight game, 4-1.