Woodchucks Break Three-Game Losing Streak
WAUSAU, Wis. – A five-run eighth inning put Wausau on top of Battle Creek Wednesday night 8-3.
With the bases loaded in a tie game 3-3, Brent Widder (Evansville) – who had two missed opportunities with runners in scoring position earlier in the game – delivered in a big way, hitting a two-RBI single which would end up scoring all three base runners due to an error in centerfield as well.
Colin Brueggemann (Oklahoma State) and Mike Maginnis (Georgia State) would also have RBI hits in theinning, which put Wausau (8-8/28-23) ultimately ahead before the game would be called due to weather.
The win over Battle Creek (10-8/20-32) translates to a 2-2 season series between the two teams.
Key Moments:
Maginnis had a four-hit game – his most in a game this season – driving in three runs.
Starting pitcher Henry Cone (McLennan CC (TX)) went four full innings, striking out five batters while only
allowing four hits and two runs. Those five strikeouts more than doubled his season total on the season.
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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]
