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The Mallards regained the lead shortly after when Preston Yaucher connected on his first home run of the season, but the advantage was short-lived.<\/p>\n<p>The Express seized control of the game in the middle innings, scoring nine runs to build a 10-3 lead.<\/p>\n<p>Trailing by seven entering the eighth, the Mallards refused to go quietly. Madison erupted for five runs in the inning to cut the deficit to two. Despite the rally, the comeback bid ran out of time as Eau Claire held on for the 10-8 victory.<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Ehr (UW-Stevens Point) earned the win for the Express, while Lucas Niemeyer (Lindenwood University) was charged with the loss for Madison.<\/p>\n<p>The Mallards continue their two-game series with Eau Claire on Wednesday night before returning home Friday for Mavericks Night against the Wausau Woodchucks. 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