School Day Game Draws Crowd, Border Cats Fall to Huskies
Thunder Bay Border Cats faced back-to-back losses for the first time this season, falling 6-4 to the Duluth Huskies in front of an enthusiastic school day crowd of 2,853 at Port Arthur Stadium. Despite a valiant comeback, highlighted by Ty Brooks’ two-run single in the bottom of the eighth, a ninth-inning home run from MJ Sweeney sealed the win for the Huskies.
Brooks shone at the plate, going 3-for-5, while Lucas Terilli and Jacob Miller each added two hits. Garfield Johns took the loss in relief. The Cats, now at 10-4, will regroup over a two-day break before facing the Rochester Honkers.
Northwoods League Highlights:
- Waterloo Bucks surged in the eighth, defeating Eau Claire Express 12-6.
- Battle Creek Battle Jacks edged out Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 3-2 in extra innings.
- Kalamazoo Growlers overpowered the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 13-9 with 18 hits.
- Wausau Woodchucks edged Madison Mallards 4-3 with strong pitching from Tyler Smith.
Exciting Opportunities: Volunteers Needed!
Are you passionate about sports, community, and making a difference? Join the Thunder Bay Border Cats team as a volunteer! Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a student seeking volunteer hours, or just love being part of a vibrant community, we want YOU!
Volunteer roles include:
- Game-day operations: Assist with ticketing, concessions, and more.
- Event organization: Help plan and execute special events and promotions.
- Fan engagement: Interact with fans and create an electric atmosphere at games.
To sign up or learn more, email info@bordercatsbaseball.com. Come make a difference and enjoy the thrill of Border Cats baseball!
Upcoming Home Game:
Join us on Saturday, June 15, at 6:35 PM when the Cats face the Wausau Woodchucks. Let’s pack the stadium and cheer on our team!
