This is the seventh time Green Bay and Wausau have faced off this summer
Ashwaubenon, Wis. – The Green Bay Rockers (3-7) welcome the Wausau Woodchucks (9-1) to Capital Credit Union Park this afternoon at 1:05 p.m. Green Bay just swept Kenosha this weekend while Wausau is winners of its last six.
In the Rockers’ two-game set against the Kingfish, they only gave up one run on nine hits. Green Bay aims to continue that lock-down defense in today’s matchup with Wausau — which is one of the most productive offenses in the Northwoods League. The Woodchucks are top-five league-wide in batting average, runs, and home runs.
To stop that potent offense, the Rockers are calling on Lleyton Grubich (McHenry CC) to start. The lefty is second on Green Bay with 41 strikeouts this season in seven starts, and 12 of those came against Wausau on May 27. That was Grubich’s sole appearance against the Woodchucks, and he tossed six scoreless innings with only one hit allowed.
As for Wausau, it is starting Edwin Alicea (Nova Southeastern) for the seventh time this season. Like Grubich. Alicea saw action in the season-opener on May 27, throwing one scoreless inning in which he struck out three batters. On the summer, the Miami native has allowed only 10 runs in 26 innings, striking out 28 batters along the way.
Following today’s battle, the Rockers and Woodchucks go head-to-head in Wausau tomorrow night at 6:05 p.m. Green Bay returns to Capital Credit Union Park on July 17 for a 6:35 p.m. date with Fond du Lac.
This afternoon, gates open at noon and fans will be treated to live music from Kyler Kuzio and Seth James. Attendees can also play post-game catch on the field.
Additionally, today is “Faith & Family” day at the park, so there is an $11 ticket and hat special for church and youth groups.
Single game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.greenbayrockers.com or call the ticket office at 920-497-7225 to reserve your seats today. The Rockers front office and Team Apparel Fan Shop at Capital Credit Union Park are located at 2231 Holmgren Way in Ashwaubenon. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
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The Green Bay Rockers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.greenbayrockers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rockers as your favorite team.
