
Rafters Defeat Woodchucks
July 5, 2015 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release
Wausau, Wis- The Rafters bats were alive and well today at Athletic Park as Wisconsin Rapids defeated the Woodchucks 10-9. Joey Graziano (St. John's) picked up his first win, while Tanner Gragg (Kansas) took the loss for the Woodchucks. James Davitt (Bryant) collected the save, by striking out the side in the 9th inning, in the Rafters win. The Rafters moved to 2-3 in the 2nd half with the win while the Chucks now have an identical record as they take the loss.
Jake Johansmeier (Eastern Illinois) was on the mound today for Wisconsin Rapids, and he received the no-decision in his five and two-thirds innings of work. The Rafters offense was the story today, as they had another double digit total in the run column. Eight of the nine players in the lineup touched home today for the Rafters. Dustin Woodcock (SIU-Edwardsville) had an RBI double with a run scored. Brock Carpenter (Seattle) had an RBI double and a run scored as well. It was a total team effort today for the Rafters.
The Rafters return home tomorrow to complete a suspended game and take on the Woodchucks in a seven inning game tomorrow evening at Witter Field. First pitch will be at 6:35 PM. Tickets are available for all remaining Rafters home games, call 715-424-5400 or go to www.raftersbaseball.com.
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