Rafters Return Home for Divisional Series
August 8, 2019 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. - Looking to bounce back, the first-place Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (20-12) return home for a critical two-game series against the Madison Mallards (16-16) starting Thursday.
The Rafters dropped a tough game two against the Kenosha Kingfish by a final score of 8-2. Osvaldo Tovalin's double was the lone RBI for the Rafters. Starting pitcher Gareth Stroh struck out six batters in four innings of work.
Wisconsin Rapids still holds the top spot in the Great Lakes West Division and has a magic number of three to clinch a playoff spot and home-field advantage. The team is 1.5 games ahead of Fond du Lac.
All-star pitcher Neil Abbatiello will get the start for Wisconsin Rapids. The lefty is 3-2 this season and holds a 1.60 ERA. Madison will give the ball to Elliot Turnquist who is 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA.
The Rafters and Mallards close the series Friday at Historic Witter Field for Founding Partners Fan Appreciation Night, featuring a postgame fireworks show.
As the Rafters gear up for a late-season run, you can experience the postseason action firsthand. For more information on playoff ticket offerings visit Raftersbaseball.com, call the Rafthouse at 715-424-5400, or visit 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.
Northwoods League Stories from August 8, 2019
- Dock Spiders Hold off Bombers in Fond Du Lac - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- Kingfish Whack Woodchucks 9-5 - Kenosha Kingfish
- Mallards Silenced 5-2 by Rafters - Madison Mallards
- Fourth-Year Vet Deals, MoonDogs Win Sixth Straight against Willmar on Thursday - Mankato MoonDogs
- Green Bay Takes Two of Three on Road - Green Bay Rockers
- Rafters Pick up Decisive Victory over Mallards - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Woodchucks Fall in First of Two-Game Series against Kenosha - Wausau Woodchucks
- Growlers Swept in Home Doubleheader to Jackrabbits - Kalamazoo Growlers
- Pit Spitters Record Win Number 50 in Shutout Victory - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- Postseason Hopes Hang in the Balance After 4-2 Loss to Waterloo - Duluth Huskies
- Major League Dreams Showcase: Huskies Edition - Duluth Huskies
- Rafters Return Home for Divisional Series - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Bringing Baseball Back - Madison Mallards
- Mallards Face Division Rival for Last Regular Season Series - Madison Mallards
- Pit Spitters Roster Updated - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- Holgate's Walk-Off Blast Helps Power Loggers to Doubleheader Split vs. Duluth - La Crosse Loggers
- Express Bats Explode During Late Innings in 10-5 Victory - Eau Claire Express
- Rox Rally Late, Fall Just Short to Mankato - St. Cloud Rox
- Stingers Split with Honkers - Willmar Stingers
- Honkers Split Double-Header against Stingers - Rochester Honkers
- Playoffs Have to Wait After Loss to Kenosha - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
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