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Team Ingold tops Team Dekker 20-12 in the first annual Battle 4 Wisconsin

Dillon Graff
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On Saturday night, former Badgers alumni Alec Ingold and Sam Dekker hosted the first annual Battle 4 Wisconsin charity softball game in Madison at Warner Park.

The game, held at The Duck Pond, featured many famous Wisconsin football and basketball alumni, both past and present – with proceeds going to the Ingold Family Foundation.

“It was time to raise some money and give that back to different foster care families, different organizations that help with financial literacy and professional development,” Ingold told Mike Lucas of UWBadgers.com.

The evening kicked off with a cumulative home run derby, pitting the football and basketball programs against one another.

Team Ingold would win the derby 53-47 behind standout performances from former Badgers Alec Ingold and Taylor Mehlhaff – making them the home team for the event.

The Battle 4 Wisconsin

Once the game began, Team Dekker came out swinging in the first inning with solo home runs from Ben Brust and Sam Dekker. Team Dekker would take a 3-0 advantage into the top of the second inning.

However, the power bats from Team Ingold proved to be the difference in this one; Team Ingold would eventually top Team Dekker 20-12 in the first annual Battle 4 Wisconsin behind nine total home runs from the football team.

After the game, Matt Lepay, the voice of the Badgers, asked Ingold, “You’ve been a part of some big games in your career Alec; where does this one rank?”

“It’s right up there, Matt,” said Ingold.

Game Highlights:

  • Ben Brust lead-off home run in the first inning (dove at home plate).

  • Sam Dekker had a solo home run in the first inning.

  • Brooks Bollinger had a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning.

  • Taylor Mehlhaff had a solo home run in the second inning (left stadium).

  • Ben Brust infield single in the third inning (dove at first base).

  • Alec Ingold had a two-run home run in the third inning.

  • Jordan Davis diving catch in right-center field in the bottom of the third.

  • Travis Beckum had a two-run home run in the third inning.

  • Sam Dekker had a solo home run in the fourth inning.

  • Taylor Mehlhaff had a solo home run in the fourth inning.

  • Andrew Van Ginkel had a solo home run in the fourth inning.

  • Zach Baun had a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

  • Tyler Wahl had a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

  • Alex Erickson had a three-run home run in the sixth inning.

  • Jordan Davis had a two-run home run in the seventh inning.

Game MVP's:

Anyone who attended the Battle 4 Wisconsin at The Duck Pond on Saturday night knows this award couldn’t go to just one member of Team Ingold.

Instead, BadgersWire will issue CO-MVPs to former Badgers kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and current Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold for their standout individual performances.

Taylor Mehlhaff:

ORLANDO, FL – JANUARY 2: Taylor Mehlhaff #10 of the Wisconsin Badgers kicks a field goal during the Capital One Bowl against the Auburn Tigers at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 2, 2006 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Mehlhaff, who played shortstop, was arguably the best player on the field Saturday night. He went an impressive 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and a double.

It’s also worth noting that his final at-bat against Badgers pitcher Maddie Schwartz was not your standard slow pitch delivery, and he still found a way to get on base.

Alec Ingold:

Sep 8, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers fullback Alec Ingold (45) leaps over New Mexico Lobos cornerback Jalin Burrell (13) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

By my count, Ingold, who played first base, went 2-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and four RBI of his own.

His impact also went beyond the box score for Team Ingold, providing energy and leadership in the dugout all night long.

Honorable Mention: Brian Butch

Feb 24, 2008; Columbus, OH, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan on the bench with forward Brian Butch (32) against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. The Badgers beat the Buckeyes 58-53. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

As an honorable mention, Brian Butch of Team Dekker deserves recognition for his crucial role as a mentor on the field, but more specifically, for his work behind the scenes.

Not only did Butch assume the role of Bo Ryan and stay in the ump’s ear advocating for his players, but he also ensured his teammates of legal drinking age remained well hydrated all night (Miller Lite). Not all heroes wear capes.

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