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• Muskegon Clippers take two on the chin in doubleheader loss to Michigan Monarchs July 8, 2021
  LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Clippers’ battle to reach the playoffs took a slight step backwards on Wednesday in a twinbill loss to the visiting Michigan Monarchs.   Muskegon lost 3-2 in the opener and 5-0 in Game 2.   The Clippers … The post Muskegon Clippers take two on the chin in doubleheader loss to Michigan […]
  Jason Goorman
• Muskegon Clippers split doubleheader with visiting Lima on Tuesday July 7, 2021
  LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Clippers split their doubleheader with the visiting Lima Locos at Marsh Field on Tuesday. The Clippers dropped the opener 10-5 but answered in Game 2 with a 5-1 win. Muskegon pitcher Logan Wynalda threw for the win … The post Muskegon Clippers split doubleheader with visiting Lima on Tuesday first appeared on […]
  Jason Goorman
• Gabby Klemp debuts in goal as Muskegon Risers battle Corktown AFC for final game of inaugural season July 7, 2021
  By Jason Goorman LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Risers’ inaugural season came to a close on Tuesday night but also with a debut.    Riser goalie Gabby Klemp made her first start of the season and showed what she has been working on with the club.… The post Gabby Klemp debuts in goal as Muskegon Risers battle Corktown AFC for final […]
  Jason Goorman
• Clippers continue struggles against Royal Oak Leprechauns, fall 9-6 July 4, 2021
  LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Clippers have struggled against the Royal Oak Leprechauns this season. That trend continued Saturday night as the Clippers fell to Royal Oak 9-6 at Marsh Field. Muskegon has lost five of the six meetings against the Leprechauns … The post Clippers continue struggles against Royal Oak Leprechauns, fall 9-6 first appeared on […]
  Jason Goorman
• Clippers dispose of Jet Box 5-3 at Marsh Field, pull within one game of final playoff spot in Northern Division standings July 3, 2021
  By Dave Hart LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON- With a flurry of home games coming up,  the Muskegon Clippers have their best chance to move into a possible playoff spot. After closing out their road trip on Thursday with a win over the … The post Clippers dispose of Jet Box 5-3 at Marsh Field, pull within one […]
  Jason Goorman
• Former Major Leaguers share tips with youngsters about baseball, and about life, at a special camp this week at Maranatha July 2, 2021
  By Craig Beilfuss LocalSportsJournal.com NORTON SHORES  – Former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher Russ Ortiz knows how crucial it is for youngsters to have positive adult role models. He was lucky to have a mother who guided him through his … The post Former Major Leaguers share tips with youngsters about baseball, and about life, […]
  Jason Goorman
• Clippers fall to Royal Oak Leprechauns on the road, 7-5 on Wednesday July 1, 2021
  LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Clippers allowed four unanswered late runs on Wednesday night, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Royal Oak Leprechauns at Memorial Park Field. The Clippers are now 10-10 on the season and are tied for fourth place … The post Clippers fall to Royal Oak Leprechauns on the road, 7-5 on Wednesday […]
  Jason Goorman
• West Michigan Whitecaps Weekly Wrap-Up (6/22-6/27): Eric De La Rosa hits for cycle with walk-off home run June 29, 2021
  LocalSportsJournal.com The West Michigan Whitecaps went 2-3 over the last week in a home series against Dayton. The Whitecaps lost 2-0 and 4-1 to open the series before winning 2-1 and 12-10. In the series finale, the Whitecaps fell 5-3.… The post West Michigan Whitecaps Weekly Wrap-Up (6/22-6/27): Eric De La Rosa hits for cycle […]
  Jason Goorman
• Muskegon Risers womens team set to cap the home portion of its schedule by hosting Corktown AFC on Saturday night June 26, 2021
  By Andrew Johnson LocalSportsJournal.com MUSKEGON – Playing through an expansion season is usually tough on first-year teams, as the Muskegon Risers womens squad has learned first-hand this season. The Risers, who are 1-5-1, will close out the home portion of … The post Muskegon Risers womens team set to cap the home portion of its […]
  Jason Goorman
• Clippers avoid comeback scare, hold on to defeat the Galion Graders 12-10 June 23, 2021
  LocalSportsJournal.com The Muskegon Clippers looked to have the game in control entering the seventh inning. The Clippers had a commanding 11-1 lead and were three outs away from winning by the 10-run mercy rule. But the Galion Graders scored nine … The post Clippers avoid comeback scare, hold on to defeat the Galion Graders 12-10 […]
  Jason Goorman