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Written By: Khalin Kapoor, TV Broadcaster<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – As the old adage goes, when you put the ball in play, good things happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

And Kyler McIntosh did exactly that in the eighth inning of Sunday\u2019s game against the Madison Mallards, bringing home two runs with a ground ball to third base. With a full count and the game tied at one, McIntosh executed when the Rafters needed him the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s just a gamer, he’s been a tough player all summer,\u201d said Rafters hitting coach Chris Willsey after the game. \u201cI\u2019m very fortunate that I got to see that kid in high school as well, he\u2019s a competitor and gets after it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The ballgame was scoreless until the bottom of the fifth, when Aidan Teel broke the deadlock with a two-out line drive single that scored McIntosh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maddox Thornton got the start for Wisconsin Rapids and was stellar, spinning six scoreless frames with six strikeouts and just two hits allowed. He was mixing pitches well, dominated the strike zone, and consistently kept the Mallards hitters off guard.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cJust getting ahead\u2026 putting hitters in uncomfortable positions and making them get themselves out,\u201d said Thornton. \u201cChanging eye levels and speed\u2026 making it tough as a hitter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This was Thornton\u2019s final start as a Rafter, and he finished his WR career with a 2.44 ERA in 44.1 Innings. Throughout the season, he was one of the most consistent arms for the team, both starting and out of the bullpen.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCommand has been a really big thing, off speed command, throwing off speed behind counts and getting ahead in counts,\u201d said Thornton about what he\u2019s been able to develop this summer. \u201cEverybody I’ve met out here, the town and the fans, it\u2019s a really great memory and I\u2019ll have it forever.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

JC Dermody was brought out for the seventh inning and immediately ran into trouble, putting runners on the corners with no one out. He was able to dance out of danger however, picking off a runner at first, striking out Cal Fisher, and inducing an inning-ending flyout.<\/span><\/p>\n

He wasn\u2019t so lucky in the eighth however, as he allowed the game-tying run to score on an RBI fielder’s choice hit by Jake Schaffner. It was hit with runners on the corners with one out, and first baseman Landon Gaz hesitated for a split second after fielding the ball which allowed Jacob Schroeder to score from third.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But Dermody would escape the jam and then set down the Mallards in order in the ninth to secure the victory. It was their 14th victory of the second half, and they now stand four games back of Wausau with 12 contests left in the regular season. With a home-and-home set against the Woodchucks coming this week, the Rafters still have a shot to make a postseason push.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s going to be a tough atmosphere up there, it always is, and it’s even going to be tougher here. So just be ready to go and let’s get after it,\u201d said Willsey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, the flashes that we have seen from the Rafters\u00a0 proves that they could have what it takes to be a playoff team. But the consistency issues over the past week have dogged them so that the margin for error is at zero.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First pitch for Wednesday’s game in Wausau is scheduled for 6:35, and Andy Jachim will be life on WHFR 97.5 FM, 1320 AM with the call.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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