Both teams sit in the lower part of the division
by: Manny Rodriguez
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. – The Green Bay Booyah are back at Capital Credit Union Park as they welcome the Madison Mallards to Ashwaubenon for the first time this season.
Last night, the Booyah fell to the division leading Wisconsin Woodchucks, 7-4. The game fell apart for the Booyah in the seventh inning when the Woodchucks drove in three in the half to break the tie in what sealed the rival’s win. Johnny Hipsman (Richmond) had two runs batted in in the contest. Kaden Hollow (Dixie State) and Tristin Garcia (Western Kentucky) had an RBI each, as well.
With the loss, the Booyah fall to 0-6 on the campaign against the division leaders.
Turning the page to Wednesday, the Booyah are in the middle game of this three-game home stand as the Mallards make their way from the state capitol for the first time this season. The Mallards have claimed victory in two of their three meetings this year.
The Booyah will give the ball to Tanner Lane on Wednesday. He will be making his second start of the season and is 0-1 on the season. The Missouri native has pitched 10.1 innings, allowing five hits, two runs, six walks while striking out 15. His ERA is a third-lowest 1.74 on the team.
The Mallards will start Eliot Turnquist. He went up against the Booyah on June 24 when he pitched five innings, allowing five hits, four runs, two earned runs, three walks and struck out five. He picked up his first win of the season that day.
Wednesday night will be Military Appreciation Night. Fans could get a FREE box seat ticket for the 6:35 pm first pitch, just show us your Military ID). Fans can also enjoy Wine Tasting with LedgeStone Vineyards and 95.9 KISS FM. Local wine samples are just $5.
Thursday will be Dueling Pianos Night with the NEW Piano Guys. Fans can also enjoy Thirsty Thursdays with Bud Light and 101 WIXX. We will offer half price taps through the end of the 5th inning and $25 Bud Light Party Patio tickets. This includes all-you-can-eat burgers, brats, hot dogs, baked beans, potato chips, and cookies 60 minutes prior to the game through the end of the 5th inning, all-you-can-drink domestic and craft drafts 60 minutes prior to the game through the end of the 8th inning, along with complimentary Pepsi products.
Single game, group tickets and the all-new Fleet Farm Flex Packs are on sale now. The Fleet Farm Flex Pack includes six tickets that can also be used for any games this summer along with a $50 Capital Credit Union Park gift card, $10 Fleet Farm gift card and much more. Visit www.booyahbaseball.com or call the ticket office at 920-497-7225 to reserve your seats today. The Booyah front office at Capital Credit Union Park is located at 2231 Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
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