Battle Creek, Mich. — The Madison Mallards (28-13, 0-5) never could get their offense going against the Bombers (20-20, 4-1), and dropped their fifth in a row to start the second half.

The Mallards only managed four hits this afternoon against Bombers starter Walter Talcott.

Turning Point 

With a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the fourth inning, Battle Creek broke the game open with three more runs to grab a 6-0 advantage. The Mallards loaded the bases with two out on three walks in the fifth inning, but could not deliver the big hit when they needed it.

Top Mallards

• Jake Randa (NW Florida State) had two hits and made an outstanding running catch to rob a Bomber of extra bases
• Trevor Schwecke (UW Milwaukee) delivered a two-out single for the only Mallards RBI
• Turner French (St. Johns) worked out of two bases loaded jams, allowing one run in three relief innings

Next Up

Madison finishes their four game road trip Monday with an early 10:05 am start against the Bombers. They return home to Warner Park to host the Kenosha Kingfish Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening July 10 and 11. Both games will start at 7:05 pm.

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