Woodchucks Win Fourth Game in a Row and Sweep Rivets
July 5, 2018 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wausau Woodchucks News Release
Wausau, WIS - The Woodchucks came into tonight's game in Rockford looking for the sweep and looking to win their fourth straight game and sixth in the last seven games. The Chucks took off right away scoring seven runs in the first two innings and never looked back as they held on for a big 14-2 win.
The Chucks came out swinging right away scoring five runs in the top of the 1stinning from an RBI single from Alex Toral, a two run RBI single from designated hitter Michael Fernandez and Cooper Swanson getting hit by a pitch to allow a run to score making it 2-0
The Woodchucks then added two in the top of the 2ndwith RBI fielder's choice from Nick Loftin and another RBI single from Alex Toral to make the score 4-0
After the Rivets added two runs, the Chucks came back with a solo shot in the top of the 4thinning from centerfielder Reese Alexiades to make the score 5-2.
The offense didn't stop there in the top of the 5thwith an RBI single from Brandt Broussard and an RBI single Michael Fernandez to make it 7-2
The Chucks added two runs in the top of the 6thwith an RBI triple from Nick Loftin and an RBI single from Alex Toral to make the score 9-2.
The offense added five more runs and held on the for the big 14-2 victory.
Chucks Starter Jake Gross pitched a beauty going seven innings allowing just two runs and keeping the Rivets offense quiet
Chucks reliever Everett Hurst pitched great in relief going two scoreless innings striking out three and giving the Chucks their fourth straight win.
Top Performers
Woodchucks designated hitter Michael Fernandez had a great night at the plate going 2-3 with four RBI'S
Chucks first basemen Alex Toral added a big spark going 3-4 with three RBI's.
Chucks right fielder Javier Valdes went 2-3 and reached base four times with two walks and centerfielder Reese Alexiades went 2-5 and added with his first home run of the season
Chucks reliever Everett Hurst pitched great in relief going two scoreless innings striking out three and giving the Chucks their fourth straight win.
Chucks Starter Jake Gross pitched a beauty going seven innings allowing just two runs and keeping the Rivets offense quiet
Next Up
The Wisconsin Woodchucks will be back home at Athletic Park on Sunday July 8thas they host the Rockford Rivets. First pitch is at 3.05. Join us before the game at 1pm for a Police Vs Fire Softball game honoring fallen Detective Jason Weiland. Then stick around for local heroes' day with the Woodchucks. For tickets, call us at 715.845.5055, stop by our front office, or visit woodchucks.com.
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