Wisconsin Rapids City Times

Top Menu

  • Contact Us
  • E-Editions
  • Subscribe

Main Menu

  • News
    • Around the County
    • Government
  • Covid 19
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
    • Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
    • Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
  • Business Directory
  • Contact Us
  • E-Editions
  • Subscribe

logo

Wisconsin Rapids City Times

  • News
    • Around the County
    • Government
  • Covid 19
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
    • Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
    • Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
  • Business Directory
Sports
Home›Sports›Rafters Pitching Shuts Down Dock Spiders

Rafters Pitching Shuts Down Dock Spiders

By Julie Schooley
June 28, 2017
526
0
Share:
(Courtesy: Rafters Baseball)

For the City Times

Isaiah Carranza strikes out nine to help move Rafters to 23-5

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (23-5) defeated the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (11-18) 7-1 behind a strong performance from the pitching staff and timely hitting on Tuesday night From Witter Field.

Isaiah Carranza led the way for the Rafters, striking out a season-high nine on the mound for the Rafters. Bryson Stott’s three RBIs and a two-run home run from Ryan Stekl highlighted the offense for Wisconsin Rapids.

After lining out hard in his first at-bat, Stekl blasted a two-run home run to open the scoring in the third inning. The first home run of the year for Stekl plated Nick Owens and gave Wisconsin Rapids a 2-0 lead.

The visiting Dock Spiders got on the board in the sixth, when Thomas Luevano knocked in Luke Mangieri from second base to cut the Rapids lead to 2-1.

The Rafters added three more runs in the seventh to extend the lead to 5-1. Stott knocked in a run on a sacrifice hit with the bases loaded and another would cross on the same play following an error by the shortstop. Nick Anderson scored a run on a wild pitch and the Rafters brought nine to the plate in the frame, but stranded the bases loaded to end the threat.

Stott added two insurance runs in the eighth with a two-RBI single to score Owens and Charlie McConnell, both of whom singled in the inning. Aaron Herr entered to pitch the ninth and struck out the side to secure the 7-1 victory.

Carranza (2-0) earned the win and silenced the strong offense of the Dock Spiders, tossing six innings of one-run baseball and striking out nine. Dock Spider starting pitcher Connor Johnson (2-1) continued his ability to put down Rafter hitters in his third appearance against Wisconsin Rapids, with the Stekl home run the lone blemish on the evening.

The teams will meet for a rematch tomorrow night in Fond du Lac, a 6:35 p.m. first pitch at Herr-Baker Field. The Rafters return homeon Thursday to host the Madison Mallards for two seven inning games, with the first slated for 5:05 p.m. Thursday marks Military Appreciation Night at Witter Field presented by Fey Printing, with the Rafters wearing patriotic jerseys to be auctioned off to benefit the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.

Previous Article

National Wildlife Federation Certifies New Wildlife Habitat ...

Next Article

Valley Communities Credit Union to Hold Cookout ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Harley Jankowski CWRA
    FeaturedSportsTop Stories

    Central Wisconsin Racing Association opens Stars to Legends tour

    June 1, 2020
    By kleonhardt
  • Sports

    Rafters To Hold Mascot Tryouts On Saturday, March 24

    March 16, 2018
    By Julie Schooley
  • Lincoln High School
    CommunityFeaturedSports

    LHS Hall of Fame welcomes three inductees

    September 27, 2018
    By kleonhardt
  • Cobe Acker Rapids
    FeaturedSports

    Rapids steamrolls Wausau East-Merrill

    February 12, 2019
    By kleonhardt
  • Sports

    Raiders Basketball Edges Out Shawano 54-53

    November 30, 2015
    By admin
  • Sports

    Growlers Snap Rafters Five-Game Win Streak in Kalamazoo

    June 27, 2017
    By Julie Schooley

About Us


Wisconsin Rapids City Times is published by Multi Media Channels LLC, N2919 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981.

Timeline

  • March 7, 2021

    Nelson, Thurber grab All-American honors

  • March 6, 2021

    Heart of Wisconsin chamber presents annual awards

  • March 3, 2021

    One arrested following Nekoosa shooting

  • March 2, 2021

    Royals crowned champs

  • March 1, 2021

    Romemakers HCE to host voter forum

Find us on Facebook

Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×