Rafters go for the hook, line and sinker against Kingfish

 

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. –  After a thrilling 4-3 win against the Kenosha Kingfish last night, the Rafters look to reel in the sweep this afternoon. The Rafters are now 10-8 on the season, tying them for fourth in the South Division standings. The Kingfish fall to 7-11 on the season.

 

Last night the Kingfish recorded four hits, plating three runs. Mike Madej of the Kenosha Kingfish went 1-for-4 last night with two RBI. The Rafters’ designated hitter Mitch Mallek did the most damage to the Kingfish going 2-for-4 with one run scored, two RBI and a double for the Rafters.

 

On the mound this afternoon for the Rafters is Trayson Kubo. Kubo is currently 2-0 for the Rafters and maintains a 0.56 ERA in 16 innings pitched. Kubo has struck out twelve batters and allowed only eight hits.

 

Pitching for the Kingfish is Kaleb Schmidt. Schmidt is 0-1 for the Kingfish with an ERA of 2.70 in three starts. In 13.1 innings, Schmidt has struck out 12 while allowing five runs on 14 hits.

 

 

First pitch is slated for 4:05p.m.

 

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Entering its 25th anniversary season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 20 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, 190 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (BOS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (TOR).  All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit  www.raftersbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rafters as your favorite team.