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Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Rafters Travel to Kalamazoo for Two with Growlers

June 18, 2016 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Kalamazoo, Mich. - Riding the momentum from a two-game home sweep of the Kalamazoo Growlers (10-8), the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (10-7) take to the road for the first of two games in Michigan against the same Growlers club. Following consecutive victories over the Growlers at Witter Field, the Rafters succeeded in passing Kalamazoo in the South Division standings and now sit alone in second place, 1.5 games behind the Madison Mallards (11-6). The latest meeting between the teams offers the Rafters a chance to build their advantage in the season series with Kalamazoo.

To this point in their split four-game tilt with the Growlers, the Rafters have been the beneficiaries of tremendous pithing performances, surrendering only a single run in 18 innings. Taking the ball on Saturday evening will be left-hander Calvin Giese (St. Cloud State) for his second start of the season. The lefty will look to continue the recent stretch of strong starting pitching that has catapulted the Rafters up the standings, while looking to build upon his 1-2 record and 3.60 ERA. He currently sits in a tie for second on the team with 15 strikeouts.

Giese will be met by Growler right-hander Michael Brettell (Central Michigan), who is scheduled to start for the second time this summer. Entering Saturday night's action, Brettell owns a 2-0 record and a 3.37 ERA in eight innings of work. He inherits the tall task of quieting a Rafter lineup that has found its footing recently, averaging just under seven runs per game in their last four contests.

First pitch at Homer Stryker Field is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on WFHR 1320 AM.



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