Lansing Lugnuts News: September 1 - September 7, 2024

The Lansing Lugnuts, a High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, have had a mixed bag of performances over the past week. Here’s a look at some of the key games and highlights:

Recent Wins:

- **Backed by Bullpen, Lugnuts Double Up Loons:** The Lugnuts showcased their bullpen strength with a 5-inning shutout relief performance by Will Johnston, Micah Dallas, and Jack Owen, leading to an 8-4 victory over the Great Lakes Loons on Friday night.

- **Simpson Sac Fly Lifts Lugnuts in 9th:** Ryan Lasko scored on a Will Simpson sacrifice fly in the 9th inning, securing a 3-2 win over the Great Lakes Loons on Wednesday night.

- **Bautista, Jr., Nuts Rally from 6-2 Down to Beat Whitecaps:** The Lugnuts staged a remarkable comeback, tying the game in the 8th and winning it in the 9th with a Danny Bautista, Jr. RBI single, defeating the West Michigan Whitecaps 7-6.

Recent Losses:

- **Loons Blank Lugnuts, 5-0:** The Great Lakes Loons delivered a 4-hit shutout, blanking the Lugnuts 5-0 on Thursday night.

- **Judkins Excels on His Birthday, but Nuts Fall to Loons:** Despite Grant Judkins’ impressive 4 hitless innings of relief, the Lugnuts fell 3-2 to the Great Lakes Loons on Tuesday night.

- **Clark and a Balk Beat Nuts in 9th:** The West Michigan Whitecaps came from behind with a Max Clark triple and a Hunter Breault balk, winning 5-4 over the Lugnuts on Thursday.

Other Highlights:

- **Simpson Slugs Lugnuts Past ‘Caps:** Will Simpson had a standout performance with an RBI double and a two-run homer, helping the Lugnuts score eight unanswered runs to beat the West Michigan Whitecaps 8-5.

- **Lasko Steals the Show, Lugs Wipe Out Whitecaps in Opener:** Ryan Lasko’s two thrilling catches and two crucial hits lifted the Lugnuts to a 5-1 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps.

The Lugnuts have shown resilience and determination, with their bullpen and key players like Will Simpson and Ryan Lasko making significant contributions. However, they have also faced tough losses, highlighting the need for consistency in their performance. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see how the Lugnuts continue to battle and improve.

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