An avalanche of runs propel the Rafters to victory

Wisconsin Rapids, WI— Wisconsin Rapids trounces Battle Creek in the second game of the series by winning 13-3. They out hit the Battle Jacks 12-7 and surely looked way different than last night.

The Rafters got going right from the jump in the 1st inning as Ty Johnson doubled to shallow left center. Shortly after, an error committed from their shortstop allowed Johnson to get home. The 2nd inning rolled around and the Rafters kept on attacking. Chris Conniff singled to center and Hugo walked. Brendan Bobo was due up and crushed a ball into deep right center field for his 3rd home run of the season. The Rafters quickly went up 4-0.

The Rats extended the lead once again in the 4th inning. Logan Hugo doubled to left field to put Johnson on 3rd. Garrett Broussard then hit a sac fly to send Johnson home. Indiana 3rd baseman, Jorge De Goti, singled a ball into right field to bring Hugo across home plate. The Rafters did not stop as they scored 3 more runs in the top of the 7th. Conniff and Hugo were both hit by a pitch while Jensen got to 1st off an error. Bobo came through once again as he grounded out, but brought Conniff home. Utah Valley product, Garrett Broussard, smashed a ball to center field to bring Jensen and Hugo home.

Josh Howitt got the start on the mound and was dealing left and right. He went 4 innings allowing 1 hit and 6 strikeouts. The Battle Jacks had no answer for the Cal State Fullerton pitcher. The Rafters got 2 more runs in the 8th inning as Ty Johnson came through once again by singling to right field to bring De Goti and Conniff home. The score was 11-2 at the end of the 8th inning, but the Rats were not done yet. In the top of the 9th, Bobo hit his second home run of the game and this time it was a solo shot to left center field. He is tied for 1st on the team with homers. Rain started to pour at the end of the game, but by that time the Rats already secured the victory

Wisconsin Rapids elevated their game in all aspects today. They hit at a high efficiency, had terrific pitching, and made no errors on the defensive side of the ball. The Rafters split the series with Battle Creek and will head up to Traverse City tomorrow to take on the Pit Spitters. First pitch is scheduled at 7:05 E.T

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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. Now in its’ 30^th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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 325 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 (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit 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.