While David Bromberg was in spring training with the Twins, he sought out the advice of a former Beloit Snapper to see what life is like in the Midwest League - Jeff Manship.
The Beloit Snappers probably wish their opening game would have been rained out again. They lost to Kane County Friday night at Pohlman Field 10-5. Snappers' starter David Bromberg surrendered five runs in 4 2/3rds innings of work.
PEORIA, Ill. - The Beloit Snappers said enough was enough Monday. Brian Kirwan, Charles Nolte and Blair Erickson combined on a two-hit shutout of Peoria while Chris Parmelee hit his third home run of the season as the Snappers thumped the Chiefs, 8-0, for the team's first win.
The Snappers' offense was unable to overcome 16 strikeouts as Beloit dropped the first game of the season to the Kane County Cougars, 10-5. Beloit's David Bromberg picked up the loss, going 4.2 innings and allowing five runs.
Peoria, IL - The second game of a four-game series between the Peoria Chiefs and Beloit Snappers has been postponed due to heavy rains. The two teams will attempt to play a double header on Wednesday beginning at 5:00 pm at Peoria's O'Brien Field.
PEORIA - The Beloit Snappers spoiled the Peoria Chiefs' home opener Monday night with an 8-0 Midwest League victory in front of 2,311 fans at O'Brien Field.
The Peoria Chiefs were shut out 8-0 by the visiting Beloit Snappers in the home opener in front of 2,311 fans at O'Brien Field Monday night. The loss drops the Chiefs to 2-3 on the season and the 10-game homestand continues on Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
MILLVILLE -- Advance tickets are now on sale for the second annual Southern Shore Music Festival. They can be purchased for $20 apiece through April 15.