Northwoods Madison Mallards

Game Preview: Double-Dip at the "Duck Pond" Tuesday

Published on June 28, 2011 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release


MADISON, WI - June 28, 2011. After losing to the Wisconsin Woodchucks on Monday, the Madison Mallards return to the "Duck Pond" to face the Woodchucks in a double-header beginning at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday.

The Mallards enter Tuesday's game sitting one-half game behind the Eau Claire Express for first-place in the South Division of the Northwoods League. With ten games remaining in the first half of the season, performing well in the two games Tuesday would go a long way in preparing the Ducks for a run at the first half title.

Pitching in game one for Madison will be Chris Burgess (Blackhawk College). Burgess is 3-0 on the season and has a 3.60 ERA through 25 innings pitched. Burgess has not faced Wisconsin yet this season.

Wisconsin will throw Tom Briner (UC - Davis). Briner has had a good start to his 2011 season, going 1-0 in two starts. He has not allowed an earned run in ten innings of work and has eight strikeouts.

Game two will begin about thirty minutes after the conclusion of game one.

Starting for the Mallards will be newly-activated lefty Chris Lamb (Davidson). Lamb has not thrown for the team at all this season after having a good spring for the Wildcats, in which he struck out 85 in just over 81 innings of work.

Jonathan Boersma (CS - Dominguez Hills) will start for the Woodchucks. He too has had a solid start to the season for Wisconsin, appearing in eight games and starting two. Through 28.1 innings pitched, Boersma has walked seven, struck out six, and compiled an ERA of 1.91.

The double-header is part of a make-up of the postponed game from June 8th. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m., with the Duck Blind and other hospitality locations opening at 5:05 p.m. Each game will be seven innings in length.

In the News

The Mallards have activated pitcher Estevan Uriegas (Texas A&M) for Tuesday's games. In 19 appearances for the Aggies, Uriegas went 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA, helping the team to the NCAA College World Series. He will wear number 45.

The team has also signed Brent Kuper (Parkland College) to a full-time roster spot. Kuper played catcher for the Cobras in the spring, and played in 38 games, hitting .247. Kuper will wear number 0 to help promote "Zero in Wisconsin," a campaign sponsored by the Wisconsin D.O.T. that reminds people to drive responsibly and safely in hopes of reducing the number of fatalities on the roads.

Upcoming Promotions at the "Duck Pond"

Wednesday, June 29th (vs. Green Bay, 7:05 p.m.)

Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Cash Craze Night (1,000A). 1,000 fans (21+) will receive an envelope containing anywhere from $1 to $100.

Meet WWE Hall of Fame legend "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive.

Thursday, June 30th (vs. Green Bay, 7:05 p.m.)

Wiener Appreciation Night.

Dr. Jay Hazen Dentistry For Madison Vintage Bobble Boy Night (1,000M).

Group Health Cooperative Can Coozie Night (500A).

St. Mary's Sun Prairie Emergency Center Community Night. Receive 2-for-1 field box tickets with proof of residency in DeForest & Windsor (day of game--in-person only).

Free shuttle from and back to The Brass Ring (downtown)! Bus will leave at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 2nd (vs. Battle Creek, 5:05 p.m.)

Rhythm & Booms Night.

The Diamond Center Date Night at the Duck Pond: 50 dating couples will receive two free Great Dane Duck Blind passes courtesy of The Diamond Center. To register to win, visit The Diamond Center in Madison or Janesville.

Post-fireworks movie on the Pepsi Max Video Board.

Sunday, July 3rd (vs. Battle Creek, 5:05 p.m.)

Jani-King Plunger Night (500M).

Dog day at the ballpark, all four-legged canine friends are welcome.

Military Appreciation Night.

The Madison Mallards are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. Great seats remain for all games! Fans can purchase tickets one of three ways: 1) online, 2) over the phone by calling the ticket office at 608.316.DUCK (3825), or 3) in-person at the "Duck Pond." Group tickets, including hospitality areas perfect for company outings are on sale as well.

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