
Rafters Look to Extend Home Win Streak
June 26, 2019 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - Riding a five-game home winning streak, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (16-12) look to take game two against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (12-16) at Historic Witter Field Wednesday.
In game one on Tuesday, the Rafters jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning and took a shutout into the ninth inning in a 3-1 victory over Fond du Lac. Starter Nathan Hemmerling got the win with five shutout innings of work and five strikeouts.
Gareth Stroh is expected to start for Wisconsin Rapids. The Nebraska product has an ERA of 1.00 and a 2-0 record. Aaron Funk is the Dock Spiders' projected starter with a 5.30 ERA and an 0-1 record.
The Rafters are currently in second place in the Great Lakes West Division, holding a 1.5 game on both Green Bay and Wisconsin. With eight games remaining in the first half, the Rafters trail Madison by 3.5 games.
Wisconsin Rapids hits the road for three games before returning the Witter Field on Sunday, June 30, for a special appearance by the Inflatamaniacs, presented by Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics.
Want to attend a Rafters game this season? Single-game tickets are on sale now. For more information on all Rafters ticket offerings visit Raftersbaseball.com, call the Rafthouse at 715-424-5400, or come visit us over at historic Witter Field. The Rafters ticket office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at Witter Field, 521 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
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