Woodchucks Split Series with Rafters
WAUSAU, Wis. – Wisconsin Rapids’ three-run home run was enough to outscore Wausau Tuesday at Athletic Park, winning 3-2.
After a slow start, Wausau (12-10) would get on the board first with one run in third from Jake Baker (Kansas).
Wisconsin Rapids (11-10) would not score until the sixth, scoring a three-run home run and putting them up 3-1.
In the eighth, Dalton Pearson (Georgia State) would score a home run to make the score 3-2. The Woodchucks would threaten a comeback in the ninth with runners at second and third, but were unable to score.
Key Moments:
Colby Wallace (Cal. State Fullerton) picked up his fourth and fifth hits of the season, going 2/4 with a double.
Starting pitcher Nate Nabholz (Towson) pitched seven full innings with four strikeouts, allowing five hits and three runs.
Up Next:
The Woodchucks will remain at Athletic Park where they will face the Madison Mallards Wednesday for a double-header. First game is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. and the second is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Tomorrow evening will be 80s Night.
For tickets or more information visit www.woodchucks.com or call 715-845-5055.
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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]
