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Costly Errors Doom Mallards as Bullfrogs Win 7-1

June 29, 2011 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release


MADISON, WI - June 29, 2011. The Madison Mallards lost to the Green Bay Bullfrogs 7-1 in front of 5,567 fans at the "Duck Pond" Wednesday night.

Even the presence of special guest WWE Hall-of-Famer "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase could not help the Mallards on this night.

Green Bay got off to a fast start as David Popkins (UC San Diego) scored in the second on an RBI-single by Ryan Allgrove (UC Davis). The Bullfrogs also scored one in the third, taking a 2-0 lead into the fourth inning.

The game was defined by the play of the Mallards in the fourth. Green Bay scored four times on only three hits, as Trey Watkins (LSU) and Justin Scanlon (Michigan State) each committed an error. New Mallards' catcher Brent Kuper (Parkland College) also had a few passed balls and Bullfrog runners advanced on a couple of wild pitches as well. Green Bay also had two bunt singles.

The Mallards countered with one run in the fourth as Mike McQuillan (Iowa) scored on a hit by Justin Parr (Illinois).

Madison did not score after the fourth and gave up one more run in the fifth to give Green Bay the six-run lead. The Ducks had six hits on Wednesday, and no one had multiple hits.

Leading the way for Green Bay was Billy Moon (Gonzaga), who went 3-for-4 and had two RBI. Popkins also contributed with two hits in four at-bats, scoring three times. Allgrove was 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored as well. None of Green Bay's hits went for extra bases.

Earning the win for the Bullfrogs was starter Zak Hermans (Princeton). Hermans is now 2-2 on the season after going seven strong in arguably his best start of the season. He allowed one run on six hits, walked three and struck out seven. Both of his wins have come against the Mallards at Warner Park.

Ryan Bores (Cuyahoga Community College) was tagged with the loss. Bores (1-2) went four innings and gave up seven total runs (six earned). He walked four and struck out just one Green Bay hitter.

Also making appearances for the Mallards were Nick Sutherland (Minnesota State - Mankato), Zach White (Wake Forest), and Tony Bryant (Oregon State). Bryant pitched a perfect ninth inning and struck out the side on eleven pitches, ten of which were strikes.

With the loss, Madison moves into a three-way tie for first place in the South Division with Green Bay and Eau Claire. The Express lost in extra innings to Battle Creek in Michigan earlier on Wednesday evening.

The Mallards and Bullfrogs will play again Thursday in game two of the three-game set. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Upcoming Promotions at the "Duck Pond"

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

Wiener Appreciation Night presnted by Oscar Mayer.

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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