Wisconsin Rapids wins 2 in a row, first time this season

Wisconsin Rapids, WI— Rafters get a big win over the Wausau Woodchucks by a score of 3-0. It is the first time the Rafters have won back to back games all season as they shut out the 1st place Woodchucks. The Rafters out hit the Woodchucks 8-7.

The Rafters were able to start the hitting off in the bottom of the first as Chris Conniff continued his excellent start by getting a base hit. Fellow returning Rafter, Garret Broussard, followed it up by getting a base hit to first, but Conniff was thrown out at second. Then Jack Basseer was hit by a pitch which put two runners on. Utah Tech product, Shane Taylor, continued his superb start by driving a 3 run homer to deep left center field which was the only score of the game. The Cranberry Crazies went wild as that was the Rafters 4th homer of the season.

Frankie Gulko got the start on the mound making his second appearance this year. He went 3 innings allowing 3 hits and 4 strikeouts. The Rafters pitching success continued as Drake Frize came on to the mound in the 4th inning allowing 2 hits and 4 more strikeouts. The bullpen staff of Wisconsin Rapids had 5 total pitchers taking the mound with 9 strikeouts. Wausau was able to acquire 7 hits, but the timely strikeouts and heads up double plays allowed the Rafters to have success on the defensive side of the ball. That is the first time Wausau has lost back to back game this season, but still remain in first place in the Great Lakes West Division.

Julian Tristan recorded his second save of the year by retiring all 3 batters in the top of the 9th. Wisconsin Rapids had times where they were on the verge of adding to their lead, but were unable to get more home. The Rafters had their second shutout of the season and played well on both sides of the ball. This team is just starting to find their identity, they could be a big threat to teams moving forward. 

The Rafters wrap up their four game home stand as they play the final game of the series vs Wausau tomorrow night. First Pitch is scheduled at 6.05 p.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. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 30th season, 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 245 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and MLB All-Star Jordan Zimmermann (DET). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. 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.