Category Archives: Lansing Lugnuts

Former Lugnut Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stars in MLB HR Derby

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

In a first-time matchup of rookies in the final round of the MLB Home Run Derby, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonzo beat Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 23-22. But the general consensus is Guerrero — … Continue reading →

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Betts wins Home Run Derby, is named MVP of All-Star Game

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Bowling Green Hot Rods catcher Chris Betts won the Midwest League Home Run Derby on Monday, then was named the MVP of the MWL All-Star Game a day later after he blasted the game-winning homer for the East Division team. … Continue reading →

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Bees come within one out of no-hitting Chiefs

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Two Burlington Bees pitchers combined efforts to nearly no-hit the Peoria Chiefs on Saturday, instead settling for a one-hitter after coming within an out of finishing a no-no on the road. Bees starting pitcher Hector Yan went five innings, allowing … Continue reading →

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Midwest League announces Home Run Derby field

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Midwest League announced Monday which eight players will participate in next week’s Home Run Derby. There will be four players from each division. The Home Run Derby take place at South Bend’s Four Winds Field on Monday, June 17, … Continue reading →

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Rosters announced for 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

The Midwest League announced the starters and full rosters for its 2019 All-Star Game, which will be played at South Bend’s Four Winds Field on Tuesday, June 18. The Bowling Green Hot Rods had the most players selected for the … Continue reading →

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