Wisconsin Rapids goes for a series sweep of Kenosha in game two

After shutting out the Kenosha Kingfish (4-10) in game one, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (9-4) go for the series sweep in game two on Friday, hoping to extend a three-game winning streak.

Gareth Stroh pitched seven shutout innings as the starter for Wisconsin Rapids, giving up just one hit. Harry Fullerton had the Rafters lone RBI with a single in the second inning that scored Edarian Williams.

The Rafters are now one game behind the Green Bay Booyah for first place in the Great Lakes West Division and lead the Madison Mallards by two games.

Jack Sinclair is expected to get the start for the Rafters. He has a 1-2 record and a 2.55 ERA to go along with 24 strikeouts this season. Kenosha is projected to start right-handed pitcher Caleb Larson, who has a 5.26 ERA and an 0-4 record.

Wisconsin Rapids opens a two-game series with the Wisconsin Woodchucks Saturday, with game one at Historic Witter Field. The matchup will feature a lighted baton giveaway and postgame fireworks, presented by Advanced Disposal.

Want to attend a Rafters game this season? Single-game tickets 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 Rafters ticket office 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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