Rafters Aim for Sweep in Madison

Published on June 28, 2015 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release

Madison, Wis- The Rafters received another outstanding pitching performance last night as Jack Riley (UConn) carved the Mallards for seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory this evening at the Duck Pond. Today the Rafters look to complete the sweep as they aim to get back over .500. They are currently in sixth place in the Nortwoods League South division, but only 3 1/2 games separate them from 2nd place. With four teams making the playoffs from the division in the 2015 season, overall record is more important then ever.

Jay Peters (UW-Milwaukee) will make his first start for the Rafters this afternoon. He will be opposed by the Coastal Carolina right-hander Andrew Beckwith. The Rafters are winners of two straight games, bith wins coming in different ways. The offense stole the show in La Crosse Friday, while pitching and defense was the story for the Rafters in yesterday's win. This will be the final regular season game played in Madison this summer for Wisconsin Rapids.

The Rafters then return home for a day-night doubleheader against the Eau Claire Express to conclude the first half of the Northwoods League 2015 season. Tickets are available for all remaining Rafters home games, call 715-424-5400 or go to www.raftersbaseball.com.

Northwoods League Stories from June 28, 2015

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• Huskies Nipped by Rochester 5-4 - Duluth Huskies
• Bullfrogs Overwhelm Bombers Again, 8-4; Playoff Madness Ensues - Green Bay Rockers
• Beckwith Dominant as Mallards Capture Series Split - Madison Mallards
• Rafters Split Series with Madison - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
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• Four Woodchuck Employees Awarded Macdonald Foundation Scholarship - Wausau Woodchucks
• Bullfrogs Keep Pace in South Division - Green Bay Rockers
• Due To On-Field Conditions, June 29th Home Game Cancelled, Rescheduled For July 30th - Kalamazoo Growlers
• Beckwith, Mallards Chase Series Split with Rafters - Madison Mallards

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