Six-run Rockford first inning too much for 'Chucks to overcome
Wausau, WIS – The Wisconsin Woodchucks (13-11) fell to the Rockford Rivets (12-13), 12-5, at Athletic Park in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Stevie Mangrum (Virginia Tech) had two doubles and a run scored. Fellow Hokie Mac Caples (Virginia Tech) had an RBI double of his own to go with a single. George Janca (Texas A&M) pounded out three hits, driving in one.
The 'Chucks picked up 13 hits as a team, bringing their total to 27 in the two-game series and 77 in their last six game — an average of nearly 13 hits per game.
Devin Skapura (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi) took the hard-luck loss — his first of the year — after giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.
The 'Chucks return to action tomorrow at Athletic Park for a doubleheader against first place Wisconsin Rapids. First pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. Order your tickets today by calling 715.845.5055 or going online to woodchucks.com.
