NWL Recap: Lakeshore earns first win of 2018 season

Rain impacted only a couple of games on Wednesday night, with Lakeshore picking up their first win of the season, while Kenosha's game was postponed until July.

Lakeshore 12, Kalamazoo 2

The Lakeshore Chinooks went off for nine runs in the top of the ninth and defeated the Kalamazoo Growlers 12-2. 

Wisconsin Rapids 3, Madison 1

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters responded with a great pitching performance from three players as they defeated the Madison Mallards 3-1. 

Rochester 8, Eau Claire 5

The Rochester Honkers used a big fifth inning to overcome the Eau Claire Express and win the game 8-5.

Battle Creek 5, Kenosha 0 (2 Innings)

Suspended to July 26

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Here's a preview of Thursday's games around the Northwoods League:

Madison (1-1) at Green Bay (0-2) - 7:05 p.m.

Standings: 1 GB in South Division

The Mallards hit the road for the first time in 2018 as they travel to Green Bay to take on the Bullfrogs at 7:05 PM. Madison will play a pair in Green Bay before facing the Dock Spiders in Fond du Lac on Saturday. The squad returns home on Sunday, June 3 for the second game of the two-game set with the Dock Spiders.

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Lakeshore (1-1) at Kenosha (1-0) 6:35 p.m.

Standings: 1 GB in South Division

After the short stint in Michigan, the Chinooks head to Kenosha for one game against the Kingfish at historic Simmons Field. First pitch is at 6:35. The Chinooks scheduled starter is Kevin Tibor.

Then, on Friday, the Chinooks finally make their 2018 home debut when they switch places with Kenosha and welcome them into Kapco Park. Austin Jones is slated to make the start.

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Lakeshore (1-1) at Kenosha (1-0) 6:35 p.m.

Standings: 0.5 GB in South Division

The Kingfish will take the field Thursday after Wednesday's game was postponed by rain, as they seek their second victory versus the Lakeshore Chinooks. First pitch scheduled for 6:35 pm at Historic Simmons Field.

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Eau Claire (1-1) at La Crosse (2-0) 7:05 p.m.

Standings: 1 GB in North Division

The Express continue to La Crosse to take on the Loggers for one game Thursday night before opening their home schedule at Carson Park on Friday, June 1 versus the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch of the home opener is set at 7:05 p.m.

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