The Duluth Huskies last night drew their fifth largest crowd in franchise history when 3,239 showed up to Wade Stadium. It was “Fresh Air Night” presented by the American Lung Association. The Huskies lost to the La Crosse Loggers 12-3.
A pair of Madison Mallards are members of the 2008 National Champion Fresno State Bulldogs. Alan Ahmady and Trent Soares are expected to join the Mallards soon. Ahmady had a great postseason to conclude a breakout 2008 campaign, going 17-for-48 (.354) in Fresno State’s 13 postseason games. He drove in 12 runs and scored 10 more. In 2008 Ahmady hit .386 and drove in 92 runs, a total that was good for second in the NCAA.
The Waterloo Bucks hope to return to Riverfront Stadium for their series beginning July 2nd against the Wisconsin Woodchucks. They’ll learn Monday, June 30th whether this will happen. That day the city of Waterloo will restore power to Riverfront Stadium for the first time since the flooding. If this causes no major, unforseen problems, the Bucks will resume play at home as scheduled beginning July 2nd. The Bucks have a scheduled home game for Monday, June 30th against the Rochester Honkers. This game is likely to be played at a local high school field like two other games were earlier this month.
Tonight at Athletic Park in Wausau is Jim Gantner Bobblehead Night. The longtime Milwaukee Brewers player is in his second year as Field Manager of the Wisconsin Woodchucks.
Tomorrow will be a special night at the “Duck Pond” in Madison as it will be
Please note a game time that may be misprinted in some locations. Saturday’s game in Madison between the Mallards and Bullfrogs starts at 5:05 PM Central.