Thanks for the Wild Pitches
MIDLAND, Mich. -- We're sensing a theme between the Great Lakes Loons and Fort Wayne TinCaps. After two hotly-contested contests following the all-star game, both teams left it late once again with the Loons as beneficiaries of a passed ball in the 11th inning to snatch a 2-1 victory. That's
MIDLAND, Mich. -- We're sensing a theme between the Great Lakes Loons and Fort Wayne TinCaps. After two hotly-contested contests following the all-star game, both teams left it late once again with the Loons as beneficiaries of a passed ball in the 11th inning to snatch a 2-1 victory. That's now the 45th win of the season, pushing the Loons record to 45-25 and 20 games over .500.
After allowing 16 earned runs in his first three starts this season,
As for where the runs came from, the Loons have two wild pitches to thank. It seemed like we wouldn't even need extra innings when
Brett de Deus (W, 4-1) literally couldn't have pitched any better in extras for Great Lakes striking out the side in the 10th, getting
Sunday: Meet the Team Day feat. Team Photo Giveaway
July 2: Two-Fer Tuesday
July 3: Independence Day Celebration feat. Theme Jersey Auction
July 6: Field of the Dreams Night feat. Dwier Brown appearance
July 17: Grand Slam Game
July 18: Christmas in July
The Great Lakes Loons have been the Single-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 ESPN 100.9-FM. For tickets or information about the Loons, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.