Northwoods Waterloo Bucks

Bucks Clinch 2nd Half Championship; Home Playoff Schedule Set

August 8, 2013 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Waterloo Bucks News Release


Waterloo, IA - With Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Lakeshore Chinooks, the Waterloo Bucks clinched the North Division Second Half Championship. The Bucks (25-7, 49-17 overall), who have already earned a spot in the playoffs with their First Half Championship, won their 25th game of the second half which sets a franchise record for wins in a half, breaking the mark that was set by Waterloo's 1998 squad.

With both half titles and the best overall Northwoods League record (and therefore home field advantage throughout the playoffs) in the bag, the Bucks' home playoff schedule has been set. Regardless of their opponent, the schedule for the North Divisional Playoffs is as follows:

Game One - Monday, August 12 - at North Division Team with Second-Best Overall Record - Time TBA Game Two - Tuesday, August 13 - at Riverfront Stadium, Waterloo - 6:35 pm Game Three ( if necessary) - Wednesday, August 14 - at Riverfront Stadium, Waterloo - 6:35 pm

If the Bucks win the North Divisional Playoffs, they will advance to the Summer Collegiate World Series where the NWL Champion will be crowned. The schedule for that series, regardless of their opponent, is as follows:

Game One - Thursday, August 15 - at South Division Champion - Time TBA Game Two - Friday, August 16 - at Riverfront Stadium, Waterloo - 7:05 pm Game Three (if necessary) - Saturday, August 17 - at Riverfront Stadium, Waterloo - 7:05 pm The Bucks continue their homestand tonight as they face the Battle Creek Bombers at 6:35 pm. Group outings, single-game, and Playoff tickets are currently on sale. For more information, call the Bucks' Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633. All 2013 Bucks games can be heard on 1330 ESPN (KWLO-AM).



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