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Published On: May 16th, 2019

 

Wisconsin Rapids to wear specialty jerseys and host jersey auctions during 2019 season

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters announced four specialty jerseys the team will wear on select nights during the 2019 Northwoods League season. These specialty jersey designs will be auctioned off postgame to benefit Wisconsin nonprofit organizations.

Historic Witter Field will play host to Ho-Chunk Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, July 20, with the Rafters wearing exclusive digital camo jerseys. The postgame jersey auction will benefit the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.

On Tuesday, July 23, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will transform into the Wisconsin Rapids Gorgeous Grandmas for the night in honor of National Gorgeous Grandma Day. The Rafters will offer a buy-one-get-one-free special for fans over 55 years of age. The ballpark will feature references to all of the comforts of grandma’s house, from butterscotch candies to crossword puzzles. Additionally, the Rafters will offer blood pressure screenings at the game and the Mid-State hair salon will be in attendance offering their services.

During the team’s 10th anniversary season, the Rafters will pay homage to the organization’s rich history with Mid-State Technical College Turn Back the Clock Night on Tuesday, July 30. Rafters players and coaches will wear special re-creations of the first Rafters Jersey and fans are encouraged to wear red to the game. The retro jersey auction will be used to benefit the Mid-State Foundation.

On Friday, August 2, the Rafters will wear unique Advanced Disposal Thank You Fans Jerseys. In January, Rafters fans were encouraged to submit pictures of themselves wearing Rafters gear for a chance to have their photo incorporated into the jersey’s design. Proceeds from that night’s jersey auction will benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

Want to attend a Rafters game next season? Rafters 9-Game Ticket Packages are on sale now! For more information on all Rafters ticket offerings visit Raftersbaseball.com, call the Rafthouse at 715-424-5400, or come visit us over at historic Witter Field. The Rafthouse is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at Witter Field, 521 Lincoln Street in Wisconsin Rapids.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 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, over 200 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.