Chucks On Four Game Win Streak

Chucks On Four Game Win Streak

Wausau, WI – The Chucks won the first ever meeting between two franchises, 11-5. The Mud Puppies will return tomorrow for game two against the Chucks.

The Chucks started off with a huge first inning putting 5 on the board. A wild pitch let Vance Sheahan (USC-Upstate) to score the first run of the game, and the ensuing throw to the plate went into the infield that let Val Cerna Jr. (Central Methodist University) to score in the same play. Later, a single from Max Soliz Jr. (Kansas) sent Drew Berkland (Minnesota) home. A single from Travis Lutz (Bradley University) would send Soliz Jr. home for the 4^th run. After a bases loaded situation, Vance Sheahan would be struck by a pitch to let Travis Lutz score the 5^th run of the inning.

Most runs after the game would come off of errors, with Drew Berkland scoring a total of 4 runs. Max Soliz Jr. had a total of 3 RBI, and went 2-4. Travis Lutz also had a huge night as well, going 1-4 and having 2 RBI. Max Galvin (Miami) had 2 runs scored, reaching in 3 appearances.

Sebastian Escobar (Central Methodist University) picked up his 1^st win of the season, going 5.1 innings pitched with 3 strikeouts. It was his 5^th start of the season. Logan Butler (Keiser) took over in relief, pitching 1.2 innings with no runs allowed, with 2 strikeouts. Carsen Plumadore (Georgia Southwestern) closed out the game, striking out one and pitching 2 innings.

The Woodchucks will return to Athletic Park tomorrow, August 7^th, to face the Mud Puppies. It is Fan Appreciation Night, as well as Thirsty Thursday – Half Price Miller Lite Taps! The D.C. Everest Band will also be in attendance for their Fundraiser Night! First Pitch is at 6:35PM.

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The Wausau Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 31^st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 360 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network.  Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.

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