The Lugnuts earned a 6-5 decision over the Great Lake Loons in game one of their best of three series. The lead changed hands several times in an exciting game.
Lansing took a 1-0 lead in the second inning. Justin Atkinson walked with two outs. Danny Jansen singled and Gunnar Heidt delivered an RBI single.
In the third Shane Dawson walked a couple of hitters, his only walks of the night. A single and a sac fly put the Loons up 2-0.
In the fifth Heidt and Chris Carlson led off with doubles to tie the game.