Chris Burgess (Blackhawk CC) was impressive in his 1st start of the season for the Madison Mallards. The West Chicago, IL native threw 7.0 innings of five hit baseball while striking out eight Rafters. The right handed pitcher had a very successful 2011 campaign with Blackhawk Community College who finished the season with a 44-9 record. Burgess had 65 strike outs in 52.1 innings pitched this season.