Northwoods Madison Mallards

With Five-Game Streak on the Line, Mallards Go for Sweep Over Loggers

Published on August 1, 2011 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release


MADISON, WI - August 1, 2011. The Madison Mallards play host to the La Crosse Loggers Monday in a 7:05 p.m. game at the "Duck Pond." The Mallards are currently on a season-high five-game winning streak that has brought the team within 2.5 games of the Loggers for first place in the South Division.

Madison will turn to Tom Windle (Minnesota) to keep the streak alive. Windle is 1-3 with a 6.06 earned run average in 11 appearances. Monday will be his fifth start of the season. Windle has faced La Crosse twice this season, both relief. He is 0-1 against the Loggers, with his loss coming in the team's first loss of the season on June 5.

La Crosse's starter has yet to be announced.

Monday's game will also be the final time the Mallards and Loggers square off this season. The Mallards are 7-2 against La Crosse, which is the team's best record versus any opponent this season. Following the game, the Mallards will travel to Wisconsin Rapids to face the Rafters in a 7:05 p.m. game at Witter Field Tuesday evening. The team will return to Madison on Wednesday to face the Rafters in another 7:05 p.m. contest.

Luedtke-Storm-Mackey Chiropractic will be sponsoring Mini-Bat Night Monday, where the first 1,000 kids through the gates will receive mini-bats. Fox 47 will also be presenting "Big Bang Theory" night.

Upcoming Promotions

Wednesday, August 3 (vs. Wisconsin Rapids, 7:05 p.m.)

Charter Communications Team Poster Night.

"Vendor of the Year" Night with the winning vendor receiving their very own bobblehead in 2012!

Thursday, August 4 (vs. Green Bay, 7:05 p.m.)

TDS Cheesehead Maynard Bobblehead (First 1,000 fans).

Cheese and Burger Appreciation Night presented by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Pre-game concert by Around The Bend.

St. Mary's Sun Prairie Emergency Center Community Night. Receive 2-for-1 field box tickets with proof of residency in Maple Bluff (day of game--in-person only).

Free shuttle from and back to The Brass Ring (downtown)! Bus will leave at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, August 5 (vs. Green Bay, 7:05 p.m.)

Physicians Plus Maynard & The Healthy Snack Racers Bobblehead (First 1,000 fans).

Free shuttle from and back to the Nitty Gritty (downtown)! Bus will leave the Nitty Gritty at 6 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

The Madison Mallards are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. Great seats remain for all games! Fans can purchase tickets one of three ways: 1) online, 2) over the phone by calling the ticket office at 608.316.DUCK (3825), or 3) in-person at the "Duck Pond." Group tickets, including hospitality areas perfect for company outings are on sale as well.



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