Bower, Ramirez Propel Mallards to Series-Opening Win
June 3, 2015 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release
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Madison, Wis. - The Madison Mallards (7-1) captured their seventh victory of the 2015 season Wednesday night, defeating the Green Bay Bullfrogs (3-5) by a 4-2 mark in front of 5,327 fans at Warner Park. With the Ho-Chunk Gaming Big Win of the Night, the Mallards retained sole possession of first place in the Northwoods League's South Division.
Matt Bower (Washington State) crafted one of the most memorable Mallards pitching performances in recent memory on the mound Wednesday evening, fanning 10 hitters across five shutout frames in route to his first winning decision of the season. The 6-foot-5 southpaw threw 48 of 66 (72.7 percent) of his pitches for strikes and nine (13.6 percent) for swing-and-misses.
"I kind of had all my pitches working really well," Bower said, modestly. "It just felt good. The catcher and me were on point and we had it down, so it was pretty easy from there."
Jean Ramirez (Illinois State) provided much of the offensive firepower for the Mallards, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run - his first of the season. Logan Regnier (Central Michigan) scored and batted in a run from the leadoff spot in Madison's order, while Chris Tschida (Western Illinois) reached base safely for the sixth time in seven games, going 1-for-3 with a run scored.
"That was another good one," said Mallards field manager Donnie Scott. "Talk about Jean Ramirez coming up big with that three-run jack - that was outstanding. He's been quality behind the plate and calls a great game. Pitching-wise, Mr. Bower was outstanding. His command was perfect."
With their series-opening win in the books, the Mallards will turn their collective attention toward the finale of their two-game home set with Green Bay on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled 6:35 p.m. from the Duck Pond. Mallards players will wear R2-D2 jerseys for Star Wars Night, with the jerseys being auctioned off during the game.
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