'Chucks Drop First to Kenosha
Published on August 11, 2016 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wausau Woodchucks News Release
Wausau, WI - The Wisconsin Woodchucks (30-38, 17-16 Second Half) dropped the first of their two-game series to the Kenosha Kingfish (24-35, 8-25 Second Half), 5-1, Thursday at Athletic Park in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Stevie Mangrum (Virginia Tech) singled, walked and drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. George Janca (Texas A&M) also singled and walked.
Steele Walker (Oklahoma) extended his league-leading on-base streak to 42 games. He will finish with the longest hitting and on-base streaks in the Northwoods League this season.
Walker's league-leading batting average is .402 with three games remaining. The Woodchucks' franchise record is .391, and has stood since the franchise's - and the NWL's - opening season in 1994. Walker leads the NWL batting race by more than 40 points.
Reggie Meyer (Minnesota) took the loss for the 'Chucks. The 'Chucks are back at Athletic Park tomorrow (Friday, August 12th) against Kenosha in their final home game of the 2016 season. Order your tickets today by calling 715.845.5055 or going online to woodchucks.com.
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