Northwoods Madison Mallards

Mallards Squeeze Past Bullfrogs 7-6

Published on July 16, 2014 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release


Madison, WI - July 15, 2014. A two run seventh help put the Madison Mallards (9-5, 27-20) over the Green Bay Bullfrogs (6-7, 23-25) tonight in Green Bay, winning by a score of 7-6.

In the top of the inning, designated hitter Drew Carlile (Bradley) doubled to score second baseman Robbie Tenerowicz (California) and catcher Matt Thaiss (Virginia) drove in first baseman Pete Alonso (Florida) the next batter on an RBI single.

Mallards reliever Matt Portland (Northwestern) received the win after tossing two innings, giving up one run on one hit while striking out two.

The Mallards exploded in the first two innings, scoring a combined five runs on three hits. Tenerowicz hit a two run bomb in the first inning, and Alonso followed in the second with three runs after doubling with the bases loaded to score left fielder Alex Bacon (North Florida), Tenerowicz and center fielder Will Krug (Illinois).

The Bullfrogs responded with one run of their own in the fourth and four runs in the fifth, and added one run in the bottom of the seventh to bring their tally to six. Closer Tim Black (Central Michigan) came on to pitch 1.2 innings for the Mallards, giving up one hit while striking out two to get his Northwoods League leading 14th save of the year.

Mallards starter Tyler Buffett (Oklahoma State) went 4.2 innings, giving up five runs on nine hits, walking one while striking out two.

The Mallards play one more against the Bullfrogs tomorrow at 7:05 pm before returning on Thursday to begin a back-to-back doubleheader at the "Duck Pond" against the Willmar Stingers.

First pitch on Thursday is slated for 4:30 pm. Thursday features Whiplash the Dog Riding Cowboy Monkey presented by The Payroll Company. It is also Spectrum Brands Home & Garden Night with a Spectrum Brands Giveaway before the game.

Mallards single game tickets are on-sale now. To purchase tickets, log on to MallardsBaseball.com, call 608-246-4277, or stop by the Mallards ticket office.

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