Rafters Go for 4-0 Versus Green Bay in Sunday Matinee
July 12, 2020 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have two one-run wins in their pocket against the Green Bay Booyah, and they look to keep their momentum from their thrilling win, today at 1:05pm.
Yesterday, the Rafters came from behind to win 6-5. Hank Zeisler had the big-time blast, a go-ahead three run home run to lead the Rafters to their third win in three games over Green Bay.
Today's pitching matchup is a battle of two Northwoods League aces. Jack Mahoney is the Green Bay starter. Mahoney has a 1.29 ERA through two appearances in 2020. Last year, Mahoney led the Booyah in strikeouts and pitched a no-hitter versus the Rockford Rivets in July. Glenn Albanese gets the ball for the Rafters. He is the Pod strikeout leader this year and has not allowed a run in seven innings pitched this year.
The Rafters are in first place by one game, and they look to keep the lead with a win today.
Coverage from Witter Field starts at 12:50pm on AM 1320 WFHR and 1:00pm on Northwoods League TV.
Northwoods League Stories from July 12, 2020
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- Stingers Rally for Comeback Win at Waterloo - Willmar Stingers
- Woodchucks Rally Twice for 8-7 Win in Extras - Wausau Woodchucks
- Larks Fly Thanks to Westpoint's Simoes - Bismarck Larks
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- MoonDogs Split Series After Waterloo's Offensive Explosion Saturday - Mankato MoonDogs
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