Battle Creek, Mich. — In an offensive fireworks display, the Battle Creeek Bombers (7-11) held on to defeat the Madison Mallards (14-5) by a final score of 11-8 in game one of a two-game road series. Together, the two offenses tallied 19 runs and 32 hits. Fighting from behind all night, the Mallards scored two in the top of the ninth and had the tying run at the plate when the last out was recorded.
TURNING POINT
The Mallards could not recover from a five-run Bomber second inning. Madison battled back with two runs in the third and three in the fifth inning, but each time they got close, Battle Creek responded with more artillery shells. In the end, the Mallards rally fell one big hit short.
TOP MALLARDS
Jake Randa (NW Florida State) had two hits and three RBIs, moving into first place on the NWL RBI leader board with 21.
Trevor Schwecke ((UW Milwaukee) added three hits and a stolen base
Hunter Hisky (SW Baptist) had two hits, and a long RBI sacrifice fly
Turner French (St John’s) displayed his sharp curveball in 1 and 1/3 scoreless relief innings
NEXT UP
The Mallards complete their short two-game road trip tomorrow with an early 12:05 pm (CST) Game 2 against the Bombers. After their first off day on Monday, they host the Rockford Rivets Tuesday, June 18 at Warner Park. First pitch is at 7:05 pm. Bring the kids costumed as their favorite superhero on SSM Health Superheroes Night. Tuesday is also Kwik Trip Souvenir Cup and Coupon Giveaway Night.
