The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters needed a win on Tuesday to clinch a playoff berth for the first time in franchise history, and they defeated the Battle Creek Bombers thanks to a big game from their starting pitcher. Damien Richard (Xavier) threw five scoreless inning and allowed three hits and two walks with three strikeouts to be named the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night.
Wisconsin Rapids will host the Kenosha Kingfish on Wednesday night at 7:05.