Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Rafters Look to Extend Win Streak at Home against Mallards

Published on June 17, 2019 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (11-8) ride a four-game win streak into a Monday night matchup with the Madison Mallards (14-6) and look to secure another series sweep in game two.

The Rafters came back from a 2-0 deficit on the road against the Mallards Sunday. Jake Dunham hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and new Rafter CJ Willis, who went 2-for-3, added his second RBI of the night in the ninth to secure the 4-3 win.

The Rafters are a league-best 8-2 in their last 10 games and lead the league in ERA with 2.73. Richie Schiekofer leads the league with a .464 batting average. The Rafters hold a 3-2 advantage over the Mallards in the season series.

Jack Sinclair gets the start for Wisconsin Rapids. The Central Florida product has a 0.00 ERA and a 1-0 record through two starts, notching four strikeouts. The Mallards are projected to start right-handed pitcher Lowell Schipper.

Game time is 7:05 p.m. and it will be Pie Night at the ballpark, featuring "The Great Witter Field Pie-Baking Contest."

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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