‘You’re outta here’: The life and times of a Minor League umpire
Even the casual Minor League Baseball fan is aware of the trials that ballplayers face. There’s long bus rides and short careers, big goals and small pay. Yet few realize that there are others on the field that share the same dream as the boys of summer, and they are the men in blue. It’s just that the life of a Minor League umpire might be just a little bit tougher than that of a player, and a whole lot less glamorous.
Baseball Photo Gallery: Midland Berryhill Post 165 vs. Central Michigan All Stars
The American Legion Post 165 Berryhill baseball team hosted All Stars from Central Michigan University Wednesday, July 16 at Northwood University. A MidlandSports.com photographer was on hand to capture all the action and came away with tons of great photos
Lambo's blast propels Loons to victory
Andrew Lambo clubbed a three-run home run with two outs in the top of the eighth inning to erase a two-run deficit and lead the Great Lakes Loons to a 5-4 victory over the Kane County Cougars Wednesday night
Lambo leads Loons to walk-off win
In a battle featuring two of the Midwest League’s top pitchers since the All-Star Break, the Great Lakes Loons had to wait to till extra innings to cash in against the Cedar Rapids Kernels' bullpen. Andrew Lambo’s bases-loaded walk helped the Loons defeat the Kernels at Dow Diamond by a score of 2-1 in 10 innings
Kernels rough up Loons' bullpen for win
Starting pitching continued to dominate at Dow Diamond, and the Cedar Rapids Kernels got clutch hitting late in the ballgame off Great Lakes' relievers as they defeated the Loons by a score of 8-4
Burlington blasts Loons
The Burlington Bees only recorded six hits in Thursday night’s ballgame, but the six runs were enough as the Bees defeated the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond by a score of 6-0
Mistakes cost Loons
The first error of the 2008 season for new Loons third baseman Brandon Taylor was a costly one. His error in the seventh inning allowed the Burlington Bees to take command in Wednesday night’s ballgame as they beat the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond by a score of 5-3
Big first inning propels Lugnuts to win
The Lansing Lugnuts erased a two-run deficit with five runs in the bottom of the first inning, providing enough offense for a 5-3 win over the Great Lakes Loons Sunday afternoon at Oldsmobile Park
