Woodchucks Score Eight Runs in Eighth

WAUSAU, Wis. – Despite trailing until the third, Wausau would produce 12 runs to allow them to defeat

the Rockford Rivets 12-1 Thursday night at Athletic Park, taking the first game of the series.

After scoring one run in the first, the Rivets (10-7) would be shut out by the Woodchucks. The rest of the

game would be all Wausau, scoring two in the third off a single from Brent Widder (Evansville), allowing

Simon Scherry (Evansville) and Brady Jurgella (Minnesota) to run home.

Wausau (10-7) would later score one run in the sixth and another in the seventh, extending their lead to

4-1.

The Woodchuck bats were electric in the eighth, scoring a total of eight runs and solidifying their lead over

Rockford.

Wausau’s pitchers also would have an impeccable performance starting as starting pitcher Travis Lutz

(Bradley) pitched five full innings with four strikeouts, also earning the win. Christian Clack

(Alabama-Birmingham) would take the next two innings, striking out five and allowing only one hit.

Key Moments:

Catcher Jacob Schroeder (Illinois) went 2/4 with three RBIs, a walk, a stolen base, and a run. Both of

his hits and all three RBIs came from Wausau’s eight-run inning.

Widder had a standout performance going 2/3 with two RBIs, two walks, two runs, and a stolen base.

Dalton Pearson (Georgia State) hit 2/5 with three RBIs, a stolen base and a run.

Up Next:

The Woodchucks will remain at home Friday evening, where they will face Rockford again. First pitch is

scheduled for 6:35 P.M. and it will be firework Friday.

For tickets or more information visit www.woodchucks.com or call 715-845-5055.