Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Rafters Play Road Doubleheader with Dock Spiders

Published on June 29, 2019 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wausau, Wis. - With just five games remaining in the first half of the season, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (18-13) face off against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (13-18) in a Saturday doubleheader.

Game one will make up a rained-out game from June 12 and will start at 5:05 p.m. Game two will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one.

The Rafters got behind early against the Wisconsin Woodchucks on Friday, but battled back to pick up a 6-4 win. Starting pitcher Zack Hunsicker earned the win with seven strikeouts in 5.2 innings.

Matt Osterberg is projected to start for the Rafters. He has a 3-1 record and a 2.96 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 27 innings. He will face off against Connor Cook, who is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in three starts.

The Rafters return to Witter Field on Sunday, June 30, for a special appearance by the Inflatamaniacs, presented by Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics. The Sunday home matchup with the Dock Spiders begins a five-game homestand for the Rafters

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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