Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Two-Game Road Series Starts for Rafters in Lakeshore

Published on June 22, 2019 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Mequon, Wis. - After winning a three-game series against Green Bay, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (15-10) prepare for a two-game road series with the Lakeshore Chinooks (8-18).

Using an 8-2 run over the last 10 games, the Rafters propelled themselves into second place in the Great Lakes West Division. The team's 2.61 ERA leads the Northwoods League by more than .40.

Wisconsin Rapids rallied late against Green Bay Friday night, but could not complete the comeback in a 6-4 loss to the Booyah. Jake Dunham notched his 21stRBI of the season, which moves him into a tie for the league lead.

The Rafters will start Matt Osterberg, who has a 3-0 record and a 2.86 ERA through three starts this season. Jake Carlson, a righty from Northwestern Ohio, will make his first appearance for the Chinooks.

The Rafters close the series with Lakeshore Sunday at 5:05 p.m. The team's next home game at Historic Witter Field will be Tuesday, June 25, for Skyward Educators Appreciation Night and an appearance by former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer.

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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