Rafters Brave The Web Of The Dock Spiders

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Published On: June 21st, 2018

Wisconsin Rapids begin four-game road trip riding momentum from biggest shutout win in team history

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – Last night’s shut out win against the Lakeshore Chinooks propels the Rafters into away series against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders. The cranberry and gold advance to 12-9 on the season with the win last night. The 13-0 win is the biggest shutout win in team history besting a 12-0 shutout of Kenosha on July 22^nd of last year.

Tonight, the Rafters will face off against the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders who are currently 13-8 this season ranking them third in the South Division Standings. The Rafters are one game back from the Dock Spiders, and are currently ranked fourth.

Ty Duvall (Vanderbilt) had a stellar performance last night in his Witter Field debut. He went 4-5 with one double, 5 RBI and 3 runs scored. Duvall’s five RBI performance is the first for the Rafters since last season when Jake Guenther collected five against Rockford on July 16^th, 2017.

Taking the bump for the Rafters is Jake Cook (Birmingham Southern). This will be Cook’s fourth start for the Rafters. He currently has a 1-2 record with a 6.75 ERA and has struck out 11 batters.

Pitching for the Dock Spiders is Jon Young. The righty is 1-1 with a 0.00 ERA in four appearances including three starts. This will be the second time Young has faced the Rafters this season. Young made the start on June 9^th at Witter Field for Fond du Lac. The sophomore earned the win by tossing seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts.

The first pitch is slated for 6:35p.m. from Herr-Baker Field at Marian University.

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