The Madison Mallards drilled 19 hits in an offensive outburst in a 12-6 win over the Lakeshore Chinooks to polish off a series sweep. The win boosts the Mallards to an 8-0 in 2019, continuing their best start in franchise history. Madison is the only remaining undefeated team in the Northwoods League.
Five Mallards had multi-hit days. Drew Benefield (Louisville) and Logan Michaels (Virginia) led the way with four hits each. The Mallards roped four doubles, two home runs and five different batters recorded an RBI. Each batter reached safely at least twice in the game.
The Mallards return home to Warner Park for a four-game home stand, starting off against the Green Bay Booyah. First pitch between the division rivals is set for 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday and it is Sunbelt Rentals Tots N’ Trucks Night at the Duck Pond. In the Great Dane Duck Blind, fans are encouraged to wear pink to Strike Out Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen. For every Great Dane Duck Blind ticket sold on Wednesday, $5 will be donated back to the Susan G. Komen fund.