Kokomo Uses Early Offense to Sweep Wausau
July 23, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wausau Woodchucks News Release
WAUSAU, WIS. - Kokomo came in and meant business Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park as they would sweep Wausau in the set, winning 5-2.
After scoring three runs in the first, the Jackrabbits (8-14/21-35) set the tone as they would never trail in the game.
They would add two more before Wausau (9-11/29-26) would score their first run of the game in the seventh.
Key Moments:
Jackrabbit pitcher Michael Vallone (DePauw) made his first start of the season and made work of the Woodchucks lineup - going six full innings while striking out 10. He would allow no runs and only two hits.
Jake Baker (Kansas) now has RBI hits in back to back games, as his single drove in the first run for Wausau Sunday.
Relief pitcher Dominick Reid (Oklahoma State) had his best outing of the season, going 5.1 innings striking out eight while only allowing two hits and two unearned runs.
Up Next:
Wausau now enters the All-Star break, but you can see some Woodchucks in action tomorrow night in the home run derby and Tuesday night in the All Star Game. The home run derby will start at 6:05 p.m. Monday, July 24, and the All Star Game will have a first pitch of 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 25.
The Woodchucks' next game is Thursday, July 27 when they welcome in the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch.
For tickets or more information visit www.woodchucks.com or call 715-845-5055.
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