'Chucks Drop Heartbreaker to Kalamazoo
June 10, 2016 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wausau Woodchucks News Release
Wausau, WIS - After trailing 7-1 going into the eighth inning, the Wisconsin Woodchucks ran off six two-out runs to tie the game before eventually losing, 9-8, to the Kalamazoo Growlers at Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kalamazoo starter B.J. Butler dominated the 'Chucks through seven innings, conceding only one run - that was unearned - on three hits while striking out six without a walk.
But he gave way to the Growlers' bullpen in the eighth, and the Wisconsin offense went to work.
A single by Cole Daily (Notre Dame) was all the 'Chucks' offense had before there were two outs in the inning. But a walk to Connor Heady (Kentucky) and consecutive RBI hits by Logan Reckert (UW-Oshkosh), Steve Passatempo (UMass Lowell), Chad Fleischman (Lamar), Tyler Krabbe (Montevlallo) and Austin Blakeley (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi) tied the game at seven apiece.
Fleishman's two-RBI double and Blakeley's game-tying RBI double highlighted the inning. Passatempo had four hits, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base.
In the bottom of the eighth, though, Kalamazoo answered right back with two runs and the 'Chucks left Heady and Passatempo at second and first bases, respectively, as the potential tying and go-ahead runs to end the game.
Alex Lewandowski (Northwood University) took the loss for the Woodchucks.
Wisconsin drops to 6-4 on the season and retakes second place. First pitch tomorrow is at 5:05 CT against Kalamazoo in the first of a two-game series.
When the 'Chucks are on the road, follow along by listening to the voice of the 'Chucks, Nate Gatter, on FOX Sports Radio 1390 AM/93.9 FM or by checking out the Woodchucks' Twitter and Facebook feeds.
The Woodchucks return to Athletic Park on Sunday, June 12 to take on the Madison Mallards at 3:05 pm. Order your tickets today by calling 715.845.5055 or going online to woodchucks.com.
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- Honkers Fall to Rox in Series Opener at St. Cloud - Rochester Honkers
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- Matt Fiedler Gets Drafted in 9th Round by the St. Louis Cardinals - Rochester Honkers
- Bullfrogs in Another Weather Delay - Green Bay Rockers
- Former Honker Gets Drafted 53rd Overall by Tampa Bay Rays - Rochester Honkers
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- Three Former Bucks Selected in First Round of MLB Draft - Waterloo Bucks
- Rafters Eye Fifth Straight Win - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
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- Woodchucks Begin Second Homestand for 2016 Season - Wausau Woodchucks
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