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Great Lakes Loons clinch playoff spot behind Cam Leiter performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:07 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Great Lakes Loons clinch playoff spot behind Cam Leiter performance

Summary

The Great Lakes Loons secured a postseason berth in the Midwest League after beating the Lake County Captains on Saturday. Starting pitcher Cam Leiter threw five scoreless innings, allowing only three singles and recording three strikeouts to anchor the victory. The Loons relied on patient offense, drawing multiple walks in the decisive frame to bring home runs. This win marks the club's first playoff appearance since 2023 and makes them the third Dodgers affiliate to qualify for the 2026 postseason. Other Dodgers affiliates, including Double-A Tulsa and Class-A Ontario, have also clinched spots this season.

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By the Numbers

•Cam Leiter pitched five scoreless innings with three strikeouts to help clinch the playoff berth.
•Great Lakes Loons secured the second half of the Midwest League East Division title.
•Tulsa set a new 50-year franchise record for runs scored in a single season.
•Easton Shelton hit his 37th home run, setting a new single-season record for a Dodgers prospect.
•Oklahoma City Comets won in extra innings against the Round Rock Express.

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2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Leiter helps Great Lakes clinch playoff berth

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The Great Lakes Loons are the third Dodgers affiliate to clinch a postseason spot in 2026, along with Double-A Tulsa and Class-A Ontario. Player of the day Three starts into his Midwest League experience, and Cam Leiter has yet to allow an earned run. The right-hander pitched five scoreless innings on Saturday night to help […]
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