Rafters Begin Third Road Trip of Season Riding Momentum from Walk-Off Win
June 12, 2018 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters exchange congratulations
(Wisconsin Rapids Rafters)
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - After a phenomenal pitching duel, the Rafters wont it with a walk-off base hit last night to advance 9-5 on the season. The Rafters are tied for second in the South Division Standings still trailing the Madison Mallards by two games.
Steven Rivas (Long Beach State) emerged as the hero from last night as he hit the walk off base hit in the bottom of the ninth, scoring Jordan Wiley (Kalamazoo College) to best the Woodchucks 1-0.
The Rafters now take on their first series against the Big Top Baseball Rival: Kenosha Kingfish. The Kingfish are now 5-8 after a 3-5 loss against the Madison Mallards last night. The Rafters will attempt to take the lead in the all-time series with the Kingfish which is currently at a 16-16 stalemate. The Rafters have been victors of the last 11 matchups.
On the hill for the Rafters tonight is Brecken Lewis (0-0, 5.78 ERA). This is Lewis' first start of the year after throwing 4.2 innings in four bullpen appearances.
The Kenosha Kingfish will send RHP Kaleb Schmidt (0-0, 2.16 ERA) to mound tonight. In his last start at home facing Kalamazoo, Schmidt pitched 4.1 innings, gave up two runs, allowed six hits and fanned three.
The first pitch is slated for 6:35 p.m.
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