Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Woodchucks narrowly beat the Rafters to earn their 5th win of the season, increasing the win streak.

 

The game was a pitcher’s duel across the first 2 innings. Clayton Burke (Central Methodist University) went 3.1 innings pitched, striking out 2 and allowing just 1 earned run.

 

The Woodchucks would take the lead in the top of the 3^rd, scoring 4 runs on back-to-back singles by Val Cerna Jr. (Central Methodist University) and Jacob Haley (University of South Alabama).

 

Christian Smith-Johnson (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi) made his Northwoods League debut tonight for the Chucks, and singled in his first AB, scoring Jacob Haley from third.

 

The Chucks played lock-down defense, with Jake Berkland (University of Minnesota-Mankato) making a leaping throw across the diamond to keep the score at 4-2.

 

Tyler Smith (University of South Alabama) would come into the game in the top of the 8^th to try and preserve the lead at 4-3. He struck out 2 batters back-to-back, to keep the Chucks ahead.

 

Seth Clausen (University of Minnesota) would come in to close for the Chucks, his second appearance in as many games. He struck out 2 to earn the save.

 

The Chucks will play at Athletic Park in Wausau Saturday, June 1^st. First pitch is at 6:05.