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by Peter Geppert<\/p>\n

\u00a0Box Score<\/a><\/p>\n

Madison, WI \u2013 July 28, 2012. An efficient 8.0 inning, 97 pitch outing by Mallards starter Matt LaMothe (Georgia State) setup a 5-2 Madison Mallards (15-5, 31-24) victory over the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (7-14, 23-32) in front of packed house at the \u201cDuck Pond.\u201d With the win the Mallards took the rubber match of the three game series.<\/p>\n

The Rafters got off to a fast start in the first inning, scoring one run via an RBI double by right fielder Brandon Downes (Virginia) that brought home shortstop Jordan Dreiling (Kansas).<\/p>\n

The lead would not last long though, as Mallards right fielder Tyler Marincov (North Florida) tied the game in the second inning with a solo blast to left field.<\/p>\n

Mallards left fielder Derek Fisher (Virginia) broke the tie in the third inning with a two RBI line drive into the gap that scored catcher Mike Reuvekamp (California) and shortstop Tom Verdi (Connecticut).<\/p>\n

The Mallards capitalized on a throwing error by Rafters starter Kyle Wormington (Valparaiso) in the fifth inning to score another run, pushing their lead to 4-1. With center fielder John Welborn (Texas-San Antonio) stealing third, Wormington airmailed a ball over the head of the third baseman Brandon Hohl (Illinois), allowing Welborn to head home.<\/p>\n

Errors continued to plague the Rafters in the sixth inning when a misplayed grounder by the shortstop Dreiling allowed Mallards first baseman Jeff Zimmerman (Northern Illinois) to score from third.<\/p>\n

Hohl would not be discouraged, as his solo homer in the seventh inning off LaMothe brought the Rafters to within three runs.<\/p>\n

That was all the Rafters could muster, as Mallards closer John Hamilton (UNC-Charlotte) came in to pitch a shutdown ninth inning to earn his 10th<\/sup> save of the season.<\/p>\n

LaMothe (5-3) got the win for the Mallards after a stellar 8.0 innings of work on the mound that saw him give up two runs on four hits while striking out six.<\/p>\n

Wormington (2-4) took the loss for the Rafters, going 6.0 innings and surrendering five runs on eight hits and four hit batsmen.<\/p>\n

News and Notes:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The 8.0 innings of work by LaMothe was the longest outing by a Mallards starting pitcher this season.<\/p>\n

With his solo blast in the second inning, Marincov ended a home run drought that went back to an 8-6 win over the Eau Claire Express (8-12, 19-35) on July 6th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

With the win tonight the Mallards and Rafters finished their ten game season series with the Rafters edging out a 6-4 record. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Woodchucks Watch:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

As the Mallards continue their chase of the Woodchucks for the second half South Division title and a spot in the post-season, the Mallards will continue to keep an eye on the Woodchucks the rest of the season\u2026<\/p>\n

Scoreboard Watch: Woodchucks 9, Bullfrogs 6 Bottom 7th<\/p>\n

Up Next:<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The Mallards welcome the La Crosse Loggers (11-8, 37-17) to the \u201cDuck Pond\u201d tomorrow, July 29th<\/sup> to start a four game series. That night will be MINI of Madison Mini Cooper Roadster Maynard Garden Gnome Night at the ballpark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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