UPDATE: Madison Mallards home opener Wednesday - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

MADISON (WKOW) -- Many people in the Madison area enjoyed a good night at the ballpark with the Madison Mallards Wednesday.

The team opened the season at the Duck Pond in Warner Park.

They took on the Battle Creek Bombers, and beat them 6-5.

Fans say they keep coming back because of the great atmosphere at the stadium.

"I was here several times last year and you get the bug. This is just a great place to come to a game. There's always stuff going on between the innings and so forth. It's a good time," says Richard Laufenberg of Mount Horeb

The Mallards set a record for attendance last year, and they're hoping for even bigger crowds this season.

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MADISON (WKOW) -- Wednesday evening is the home opener for the Madison Mallards out at Warner Park.

The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The Mallards take on the Battle Creek Bombers.

Wednesday morning on 'Wake Up Wisconsin,' General Manager Conor Caloia talked about the home opener and the changes you'll see to the stadium when you head out this year.

If you can't make it to the ballpark on Wednesday, head out Thursday night to receive a Superhero Maynard Bobblehead, sponsored by WKOW.