Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Rafters Postponed After Rain Hits Witter Field on Opening Day

Published on May 29, 2013 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wisconsin Rapids, WI. - Due to heavy rain, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Lakeshore Chinooks were forced to postpone today's home opener after the first two innings were completed. The Rafters and Chinooks will make up today's postponed ballgame the next time Lakeshore visits Witter Field on June 8th. The two teams will play a doubleheader and pickup tonight's game in the top of third inning with Chinook leading 6-2, with the originally scheduled game to begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the of the first game.

Before the rain started to fall, Jeremy Montalbano added a two-run homerun in the bottom of the second-inning that sailed over the head of Chinooks centerfielder, Ryan Solberg, but a big six-run first inning by the Lakeshore Chinooks gave them an early 6-0 lead. The game was postponed after a 30-minute rain delay that began at 7:53 p.m. (CST), and occurred just as the Rafters bats began to spark. The two teams will start in the top of the third with the score at 6-2.

The Rafters will continue their 2013 schedule tomorrow when they hit the road for the first time this season to face Lakeshore for the Chinooks home opener at 6:35 p.m. (CST). Fans can listen to tomorrow's broadcast on WFHR AM 1320, with the pregame show set to begin at 6:20 p.m.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Northwoods League has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other Summer Collegiate League in North America. In 2013 the Northwoods League is celebrating its 20th season. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 715-424-5400, online by visiting raftersbaseball.com, or in person by stopping by the Rafters office at Witter Field. Available quantities of all promotional giveaways will vary from event to event and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.  The best way to guarantee giveaway items is to purchase a 9-Game Package. The offseason office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.

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