The La Crosse Loggers (17-6) built an early edge on Thursday, but the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (13-9) roared back to steal a 7-1 victory at Witter Field.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters took the lead in the fourth inning on an error.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters blew out the La Crosse Loggers thanks to nine hits, including zero extra base hits. The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters scored three runs in the fifth on an error, a sacrifice fly by Brandon Downes, a double by Austin Neary, and a single by Joshua Cyr.

Neary racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters relied on Ben Heller to eat up innings en route to the win. Heller allowed one earned run, three hits and four walks while striking out five over seven innings of work.

Scott Schultz (0-1) took the loss for the La Crosse Loggers. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out five, and allowed three runs.