Joshua Algarin (Walsh University) came through in a big way for the Kalamazoo Growlers, going 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in a thrilling 9–8 walk-off win over the Lakeshore Chinooks.
@KzooGrowlers win a 9-8 thriller as @josh_alg goes 4-6 with a walk while scoring twice and driving in a run 🎯
Here's the @WalshUBaseball outfielder after the game:
Josh Algarin (2025 NWL All-Star) looks pretty happy to be playing for the Growlers this summer 🙂
He was the lone All-Star who played for the Battle Creek Battle Jacks last summer.
But he decided he'd rather play in Kalamazoo, MI this summer 🙌
He received the 2025 Rawlings Hitting Award (highest batting average at a given position).
He batted .366 with 86 hits, 48 RBI's & 18 stolen bases in 61 games last year as a member of the rival team.
Welcome to the Growlers, Josh. We're happy to have you here 🙂
What a way to end off the 2025 season!
Your Battle Jacks take home the I-94 Rivalry Cup win a statement win over the Kalamazoo Growlers 8-1!
This one is for you Battle Creek! Thank you for the energy, support and passion all season long! We couldn’t have done it without you!
All this guy does is get on base @josh_alg 5 plate appearances on base 4 times and last at bat of summer was a base hit! What a summer! Proud of you my man!
#WORKWINS@BCBattleJacks@NWLbaseball
The two stars of the show for Battle Creek this afternoon!
Sam Kane (2/3, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 BB) and Joshua Algarin (4/6, 2B, 2 RBIs) chat about their terrific performances in the Battle Jacks 9-3 win!