Northwoods Battle Creek Battle Jacks

Rafters Top Bombers in 11

Published on July 1, 2012 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Battle Creek Battle Jacks News Release


BATTLE CREEK, MI - The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters took advantage of 3 Battle Creek errors and topped the Bombers 10-8 in 11 innings at C.O. Brown Stadium.

The Rafters scored 3 runs off of Joe Batistelli in the 1st inning, but the Bomber offense immediately fought back and answered. Battle Creek scored single runs in the 1st and 2nd inning, and 4 runs in the 3rd to take a 6-3 lead. Wisconsin Rapids battled back and tied the game in the 7th with an RBI single by Aaron Jones, forcing extra innings.

The Bombers gave up a run in the top of the 10th inning, but AJ Spanel came up big in the bottom of the 10th inning with an RBI single to tie the game. The feat could not be repeated in the 11th inning however, as Rapids scored 2 unearned runs to get the 10-8 win.

Offensively, Colin Willis had an outstanding night. The sophomore from Purdue: North Central went 4-6 with 4 RBI. The series wraps up tomorrow night against Wisconsin Rapids. Dan Tyson is the starting pitcher for the Bombers. First pitch will be at 7:05 ET.

The Battle Creek Bombers are members of the prestigious Northwoods League that has more teams, plays more games, and draws more fans than any other summer collegiate baseball league in North America. For tickets call (269) 962-0735 or visit BattleCreekBombers.com. McCamly Plaza Hotel in downtown Battle Creek is a proud supporting sponsor of the Battle Creek Bombers, as they begin their sixth season of play.

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