Rafters Start Series in Lakeshore

Mequon, Wis- The Rafters split another series against the Kalamazoo Grolwers, and now head to Mequon for a two game set with Lakeshore. The Rafters pitching ruled the day, as they only allowed one run in the previous series with Kalamazoo.

Brian Russell (College of Staten Island) will be the starter for Monday’s game against the 2014 Northwoods League champions. He is making his fourth start of the summer for the Rafters this evening. He has not factored in a decision in the 14.2 innings he has thrown for the Rafters. Kody Hessemer (Baylor) will get the start for Lakeshore. He is 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA in three appearances for Lakeshore.

The Rafters have another game in Lakeshore to conclude this four game road trip tomorrow night. The Rafters return home to Historic Witter Field Wednesday to take on the first place Kenosha Kingfish. Tickets are still available, call 715-424-5400.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 22nd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2015, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 120 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.