Chucks Pull Ahead in Final Series Against Green Bay

Chucks Pull Ahead in Final Series Against Green Bay

Ashwaubenon, WI – The Chucks took the lead in the final series against Green Bay this season. They lead the series 2 games to 1, winning today over the Rockers 6-1.

Johnny Amonica (Keiser) had another performance on the mound today, allowing just 1 run across a full 5 innings pitched. He also picked up the win, bringing his season-record to 3-1. Carson Hawkes (Utah State Eastern) made his NWL debut in the 6^th inning, throwing 3 strikeouts across 2 innings. Garrett Brogdon (Simpson University) closed out the game in the 9^th.

The Woodchucks struck first, scoring in the top of the 2^nd. Sloppy throws by the Rockers’ defense allowed Jake Berkland (Mankato) to score all the way from second. After relinquishing the lead in the 3^rd, Jake Berkland once again made his mark with an RBI single that scored Max Soliz Jr. (Kansas). Later, another sloppy throw by the Rockers allowed Christian Smith-Johnson (Corpus Christi) to score.

More errors by the Rockers let the Chucks score 2 more in the 6^th. A bunt by Christian Smith-Johnson and later a bad throw let Max Soliz Jr. score, from second. A couple of plays later, Luke Pemberton (Pepperdine) would score on an error as well.

In the top of the 8^th, Vance Sheahan launched his third home run of the season (and second of the series) over the left field wall, bringing the Chucks to the final score of 6-1.

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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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