Woodchucks Win Slugfest 21-12
July 14, 2018 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Madison Mallards News Release
Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin Woodchucks (8-3, 20-27) came out on top in a shootout as they topped the Madison Mallards (2-8, 30-16) 21-12 at Warner Park on Saturday Night. The game's 33 combined runs were the most in a Northwoods League game since June 13, 2013. Wisconsin first baseman Alex Toral delivered a pair of home runs that knocked in a total of seven runs and the Woodchucks collected a total of 23 hits in their offensive barrage. The Mallards climbed back into the ballgame thanks to a six-run sixth inning but the Woodchucks continued their torrid pace with the bats, scoring 19 runs over the course of four innings to pull away for good.
Turning Point
After demoralizing fifth and sixth innings that saw the Woodchucks score five and four runs respectively, the Mallards pulled back into the ballgame with six runs in the bottom of the sixth. The Mallards trailed 11-1 going into the frame and got the sticks going thanks to a two-run home run by Tyler Plantier (Richmond) and RBI hits by Drew Ober (UNC-Charlotte)and Trevor Boone (Oklahoma State). The Mallards had cut the score to 11-7 after the inning. However, the Woodchucks pulled away again, this time on a two-out grand slam by Toral. Wisconsin ended up totaling five runs in the frame and led 16-7 going into the eighth inning.
Top Mallards
- Right fielder Trevor Boone delivered a two-run double in the Mallards six-run sixth inning and finished the nights with a pair of hits and three total RBI.
- Centerfielder Drew Campbell (Louisville) collected three hits and knocked in a run in the loss.
- Third baseman Tyler Plantier cranked his eleventh home run of the summer and totaled three hits while also drawing a walk.
- Right fielder Drew Ober totaled two hits and knocked in two runs while also scoring twice.
- Catcher Jesse Forestell (Western Michigan) had a pair of hits and knocked in a run while also reaching on a free pass.
Next Up
The Mallards take on the Woodchucks again tomorrow as first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM and gates will open at 11:30 AM. The game features The Great Dane Troll Maynard bobblehead giveaway and Grandparents Appreciation Day presented by Ho-Chunk Gaming. Also, tomorrow is the SSM Health an apple a day giveaway and alternate jersey auction. For tickets and more information visit mallardsbaseball.com. Make sure to catch every Mallards game on The Zone, 1670 AM and 96.7 FM.
Northwoods League Stories from July 14, 2018
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- Walkoff Hit by Pitch Lifts Huskies over Larks - Duluth Huskies
- Woodchucks Win Wild Offensive Battle over Mallards - Wausau Woodchucks
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- Kalamazoo Sweeps Doubleheader over Rockford - Kalamazoo Growlers
- Bucks Drubbed by Express, 12-5 - Waterloo Bucks
- Rox Belt Back-To-Back Homers, Bury Stingers 6-4 - St. Cloud Rox
- Rivets Swept by Kalamazoo in Doubleheader - Rockford Rivets
- Bombers Top Dock Spiders 5-3 - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- MoonDogs Rally Late, Defeat Honkers - Rochester Honkers
- Rafters Start Final Series with Kenosha Tonight - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
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- Woodchucks Bounce Back in Rockford and Split Series to Rivets - Wausau Woodchucks
- Bullfrogs Win Thriller on Acosta's Walk-Off Homer - Green Bay Rockers
- Battle Creek Shutout by Kenosha, Split Series with Kingfish - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- Rafters Swept by Bullfrogs and Walk-Off Blast - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- St. Cloud Executes Two Pickoffs, Falls to Duluth - St. Cloud Rox
- Rivets Lose After Rain Delay - Rockford Rivets
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