Woodchucks Send Chinooks Home with No Win
August 9, 2022 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wausau Woodchucks News Release
Wausau, Wisc. - The Wausau Woodchucks (36-31) took on the Lakeshore Chinooks (33-34) in the final game of the series to sweep them up with a final score of 5-2. The Woodchucks extended their winning streak to their longest of the season at eight wins in a row.
The Woodchucks kicked things off in the bottom of the second when Travis Stapleton (Polk State) got the first hit of the night by crushing a double to center field, then stole third and managed to sneak home on an error by the Chinooks to give the Chucks their first run of the night.
The Chucks bats stayed hot in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Jc Ng (Pomona-Pitzer) advanced to first on a walk, ran to second on a wild pitch, and then stole third. Elie Kligman (Wake Forest) was also walked, putting two runners on base for Chase Hug (Evansville) to smash a three run home run over the right field wall, putting the Woodchucks at a 4-0 lead over Lakeshore. Hug's homerun would be the Woodchuck's 50th of the season, tying the season record.
Wausau continued on their hot streak after a Dwight Allen (Georgia) single scored Jakob Boos (UWSP) from third to put the Chucks up 5-0. Woodchuck pitching would keep the Chinooks at bay only allowing two runs to cross the plate. Nick Marshall (West Texas A&M) led the way with 7 innings of work, striking out eight and earning the win for the Chucks.
With the victory, the Woodchucks inched their way closer to playoff contention, putting themselves three games ahead of the Chinooks and two games ahead of the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders if the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters win tonight.
Up Next
The Woodchucks will return to Athletic Park Friday, August 12th to face the Madison Mallards at 6:35pm for the final home game of the regular season. Friday's game is the final Firework Friday, presented by American Family Insurance. Tickets can be purchased online at https://wausau-woodchucks.nwltickets.com/ or by calling 715.845.5055.
Northwoods League Stories from August 9, 2022
- Rafters Explode for Late Runs, Dock Spiders Fall 12-6 - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Kingfish Walk Off Rivets in Series Finale - Kenosha Kingfish
- Loggers Overpowered by Stingers; Lose, 20-3 - La Crosse Loggers
- Chinooks Struggle Again in Wausau - Lakeshore Chinooks
- Rafters Sweep Fondy in Dominating Fashion - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- MoonDogs Dominate Season Finale Hosting Honkers to Pick up Series Sweep and Fourth Consecutive Win - Mankato MoonDogs
- Rockers Earn Fourth Straight Win Versus Mallards - Green Bay Rockers
- Rhee Plays Every Position in Loss to Pit Spitters - Battle Creek Battle Jacks
- Woodchucks Send Chinooks Home with No Win - Wausau Woodchucks
- Mallards Swept by Rockers - Madison Mallards
- Battle Jacks Put in Doghouse in Series Finale - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- Huskies Announce Playoff Information - Duluth Huskies
- 2022 Stinger Jersey Auction Presented by Thrivent - Willmar Stingers
- Rockers Look for Fourth Straight Win Versus Mallards - Green Bay Rockers
- Honkers Drop Game One to MoonDogs - Rochester Honkers
- Kingfish Sweep Rivets in Double-Header - Kenosha Kingfish
- Rafters Break Northwoods League Single-Season Wins Record - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Dock Spiders Drop Series Opener in Extras to Rafters - Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
- Loggers Overcome Stingers; Win, 12-9 - La Crosse Loggers
- Stingers Fall to la Crosse, 12-9 - Willmar Stingers
- Rockers Win Third Straight Monday Night - Green Bay Rockers
- Pit Spitters Punch Ticket to Third Straight Postseason - Traverse City Pit Spitters
- Rox Rally for Six Runs in the Ninth to Win Fourth Straight in Waterloo - St. Cloud Rox
- Chinooks Swept in Doubleheader - Lakeshore Chinooks
- MoonDogs Overcome Honkers' First-Inning Surge for Third Straight Victory - Mankato MoonDogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
