WATERLOO – An 11-hit attack paced the Waterloo Bucks to a key win over Madison Friday night.

Waterloo (14-12 second half, 24-35 overall) produced a two-run second inning rally and didn’t look back. Second baseman Zach McCool (Iowa) led three players with a multiple-hit game, as he ended with three. Infielder Michael Giller (Illinois) jacked his third home run and center fielder Willie Argo (Illinois) added a two-hit night. The offensive output aided starting pitcher Rick Dodridge (Central Michigan) who gained his fourth win of the season.

The visiting Mallards (13-11 second half, 32-26 overall) were topped by a three-for-three night by center fielder Jimmy Parque (St. John’s). With the win, Waterloo joined Madison in a tie for second behind Southern Division leading LaCrosse at a game-and-half back.

The final game of the brief two-game homestand against the Mallards is Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Happy Hour featuring $2 regular sized beer draws until 6:30 p.m. It’s A.J.’s Eatery and Spirits and Families First Counseling Services of Iowa Night with tickets available at A.J.’s or by listening to KCRR, 97.7 FM, Waterloo to win them.

SATURDAY’S STARTERS

WATERLOO VS. MADISON – C.J. Rose (Jefferson C.C.), 3-3, 3.28 ERA
MADISON AT WATERLOO – Jacob Esch (Georgia Tech), 2-1, 3.77 ERA