Northwoods Madison Mallards

Mallards Hit the Road for Two Vs. Woodchucks

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


MADISON, WI - July 28, 2011. After a 3-2 homestand, the Madison Mallards are back on the road to take on the Wisconsin Woodchucks in a two-game series that begins Thursday at 6:35 p.m. at Athletic Park. The game will mark the third time the Mallards will play in Wausau this season. Madison is 1-1 at Athletic Park and 2-3 overall against the Woodchucks.

Pitching for the Mallards will be 2011 Northwoods League All-Star Rusty Shellhorn (Texas Tech). Shellhorn is 4-2 this season with a 2.22 earned run average spanning 11 appearances (nine of which were starts). He is also amongst the league leaders in strikeouts, as he has accumulated 52 in 44.2 innings of work. Shellhorn has made one start against the Woodchucks this season, and had a no- decision in the team's 7-6 loss on June 7. He pitched five innings, allowing three runs on six hits, walked three, and struck out five.

The Woodchucks will counter with Adair Robles (San Diego Christian). Robles has not pitched for Wisconsin this season after going 2-4 for San Diego Christian this spring. In 12 games, the junior from Mexico City pitched 62.1 innings and had an ERA of 3.21.

The Mallards and Woodchucks will play one more game in the series following Thursday's opener. Friday's game will also start at 6:35 p.m.

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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