Fourth Extra-Inning Win for Woodchucks
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – After being up 4-0 into the bottom of the ninth, Battle Creek would force extras Monday night at MCCU Field.
Four runs in the bottom of the ninth led Battle Creek (9-19) to a surging comeback, tying the game and forcing extras after Wausau was well on their way to their first shut-out win of the season.
The Woodchucks (17-12) offense would come alive in the top of the tenth though, as Dalton Pearson (Georgia State) came in and hit an RBI double scoring the first of three runs in the frame. Colby Wallce (Cal. State Fullerton) and Drew Stengren (Central Michigan) would each have RBI singles in the inning as well.
The bottom of the tenth was not an easy finish for Wausau though, as Battle Creek threatened with bases loaded and two outs. They would score a run, but pitcher Andalo Santangelo (Towson) would come and force a lineout – the game winning out.
Key Moments:
Starting pitcher Nate Nabholz (Towson) went five full innings without allowing a run and striking out four.
Colin Brueggemann (Oklahoma State) kept up his hot hitting recently, going 2/4 with a two-RBI double in the third – two of four runs scored in the inning.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
