Category Archives: Lansing Lugnuts

Hot Rods clinch first playoff berth since 2013

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

The Bowling Green Hot Rods seem revved and ready to start the postseason. The team completed a five-game sweep of the Lake County Captains with a 14-2 win Thursday, clinching a playoff berth for the first time since 2013. The … Continue reading →

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Jimenez named Midwest League MVP and Prospect of Year

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

South Bend Cubs outfielder Eloy Jimenez was named the Midwest League’s Most Valuable Player and Prospect of the Year on Tuesday. Jimenez is batting .337 with 12 home runs, 38 doubles, three triples and 77 RBI in 106 games, with 13 games … Continue reading →

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Loons’ winning streak snapped at six games

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

The Hot Rods beat the Loons 5-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark on Friday, ending Great Lakes’ winning streak at six games. Hot Rods third baseman Kevin Padlo hit his 16th homer of the season, tying him with former Beloit Snappers … Continue reading →

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Ex-Rattler Haniger collects 3 RBI in MLB debut

Posted on August 17, 2016 by

Former Wisconsin Timber Rattlers outfielder Mitch Haniger had a memorable major-league debut for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with 3 RBI in Arizona’s 7-5 loss to the New York Mets. Haniger batted seventh and played left field. He struck … Continue reading →

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Allen extends hitting streak, setting new Fort Wayne record

Posted on August 12, 2016 by

TinCaps catcher Austin Allen extended his hitting streak to 24 games Friday, setting a new Fort Wayne record. Allen’s first two at-bats resulted in flyouts before the San Diego Padres prospect doubled to lead off the bottom of the 4th inning. … Continue reading →

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De La Cruz, Borucki dominate their Thursday starts

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

South Bend Cubs RHP Oscar De La Cruz and Lansing Lugnuts LHP Ryan Borucki were dominant in their starts Thursday, allowing only one hit in 10 innings between them. De La Cruz struck out six and walked one, but did … Continue reading →

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