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Game on: Mallards Hope to Avoid Two-Game Sweep Vs. Bombers

July 27, 2011 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release


MADISON, WI - July 27, 2011. The Madison Mallards will host the Battle Creek Bombers Wednesday in the finale of a two-game series at the "Duck Pond." The team will look to recover after their 10-5 defeat at the hands of the Bombers a night ago.

Despite the loss Tuesday, the Mallards have a lot to be positive about going into Wednesday's game. The team walked four hitters and also committed four errors that led to four unearned runs. Despite those mistakes, the team played well and made a good attempt at a comeback. Without the unearned runs and walks, the team outscored the Bombers by a run. The offense aggressively scored five runs on nine hits, and the pitching staff was lights out, as they notched 17 strikeouts.

Looking to help the Mallards get back on the winning track will be starting pitcher Jonathon Crawford (Florida). Crawford is 1-1 this season with a 5.48 ERA in eight appearances. He has tallied 30 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched, but has a WHIP of 2.00. The Mallards are 6-2 when he pitches, and Crawford has not pitched against Battle Creek this season.

Troy Forton (Western Michigan) will throw for the Bombers. Forton has a 4-3 record with a 3.04 ERA this season over ten appearances. The team is 6-4 when he pitches, which includes a 4-2 win back on June 13 against the Mallards in Michigan. In that game, Forton went seven innings and allowed two runs against a season high eight hits and one walk. He also struck out five.

Following the game Wednesday, the Mallards will head to Wausau to take on the Woodchucks in another two-game series. Thursday's game one will begin at 6:35 p.m., and the series will conclude with another 6:35 p.m. start on Friday.

The next time the Mallards will play at the "Duck Pond" after Wednesday's game will be Saturday, July 30 in a 6:05 p.m. game with the La Crosse Loggers.

Upcoming Promotions

Friday, July 29 (Mallards on the road)

Home Talent League All-Star Game.

Saturday, July 30 (vs. La Crosse, 6:05 p.m.)

The Diamond Center Speed Dating Night: 20 men and 20 women will be selected to participate in Speed Dating at the ballpark. Participants will receive free tickets courtesy of The Diamond Center.

Cost Cutters Full-Size Baseball Bat Night (First 750 Kids).

Remington Products Night.

Ballweg Chevrolet Middleton Sauk City and Budweiser Post-Game Fireworks.

Free shuttle from and back to Claddagh Irish Pub (Middleton)! Bus will leave at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 31 (vs. La Crosse, 5:05 p.m.)

St. Mary's "An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away" Day (First 1,000 fans).

Alliant Energy LED Glow Cup Night (First 500 fans).

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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