Northwoods League
The bats were booming just as much as the fireworks as the Woodchucks exploded for a 9-3 win.
Wausau jumped out early with back-to-back pass ball home plate steals by Ike Mezzenga (North Iowa Area CC) and Tre Honduras (John A Logan CC) to go up 2-0 in the 1st.
Camden Janik (University of Illinois) joined the Woodchucks yesterday and today made an impact in the batter’s box and behind the plate for the Chucks.
The Chucks took an inning break before putting 2 more runs on the board again by way of stealing home.
With bases loaded Ernesto Lugo-Canchola (Salt Lake CC) was in some trouble and a passed ball gave the rockers a run but then came right back and struck the next batter out, stopping it at 1 run.
The Chucks had men in position to score but after a Dean Bittner (Mesa CC) pickle between third and home ended in an out but the chucks were able to keep runners on second and third but could not get anything out of the 5th
In his second appearance for the Chucks Purser got into a little trouble but was able to get out of it safely.
In the bottom of the 6th Norris Mcclure (Spring Hill College) hits the Woodchucks’ first home run of the season over the right-field wall to stretch the lead out to 5-1.
Rockers got a little help in the 8th scoring on a sac fly and a single driving in two runs to bring them within 3 of the Woodchucks.
McClure’s bunt in the 8th leads to bases loaded and no outs the rockers dug into their bullpen and got Calvin Hunt but still Helfgot drove in the first run of the inning then Dean Bittner flew out scoring 2 more runs extending the lead to 9-3.
The Chucks head to Green Bay and Wisconsin Rapids over the weekend and return home Monday against the Rafters.
Other scores from Friday in the Northwoods League:
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 6, Lakeshore Chinooks 3
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters improve their record to four and one as they defeated the Lakeshore Chinooks 6-3. Aidan Brewer (Hillsdale College) led his team going 3 for 4 at the plate with an RBI single to start the rally in the fourth inning. Tommy Barth (East Tennessee State University) also had an RBI double in the fourth to put the Rafters ahead. Barth later had another double in the ninth.
Kalamazoo Growlers 9, Rockford Rivets 8
The Kalamazoo Growlers rallied back in the ninth inning to beat the Rockford Rivets 9-8. The Rivets struck first with a lead of seven runs to end the top of the 6th inning. The Growlers got the bats going with hits by Ethan Ruiz (Lamar University) and Brandon Moore (University of Montevallo) scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 6th. Still behind going into the bottom of the ninth the Growlers were determined to find a way on base. They generated four walks, two hit by pitches and a single by Gannon Andrews (Purdue Northwest) scoring 4 runs to walk it off.
Kenosha Kingfish 12, Kokomo Jackrabbits 5
The Kenosha Kingfish kept the bats hot throughout the game defeating the Kokomo Jackrabbits 12-5. Parker Stinson (Indiana State University) had two hits including a home run in the 5th that scored two runs and a single. James Mccoy (University of Kentucky) also had a three run home run in the seventh that put his team up 10-3. Brady Counsell (University of Minnesota) came into the game as a pinch hitter to score the final two runs of the game with a single to center field.
Battle Creek Battle Jacks 4, Traverse City Pit Spitters 3
In a close hitting game the Battle Creek Battle Jacks pull off the win against the Traverse City Pit Spitters 4-3. Fisher Pyatt (San Diego State University) led his team going 2 for 3 with two doubles and an RBI. Garrett Martin (Middle Georgia State University) started the game for the Battle Jacks pitching 6.2 innings with seven strikeouts. In the top of the 8th Robbie Merced (Central Methodist University) drove a single to left field scoring the final two runs of the game.
The Mankato MoonDogs 20, La Crosse Loggers 5
The Mankato MoonDogs were unstoppable at the plate tonight defeating the La Crosse Loggers 20-5. Orlando Salinas (Kansas State University) led his team going 5 for 6 with a grand slam, double and three singles earning Northwoods League Player of the Night. Salinas also batted in seven of the MoonDogs’ runs. Derek Shoen (University of Mary) contributed with four hits including a home run, double, two singles and 5 RBI. The MoonDogs ended the game scoring 10 runs in the ninth inning.
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders 9, Madison Mallards 7
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders win their 5th game of the season against the Madison Mallards 9-7. Alejandro Macario (Nova Southeastern University) and Evan Stone (University of South Carolina) both had three hits a piece with 1 RBI. Heading into the top of the 6th inning down by 5 runs, Anthony Frechette (George Washington University) blasts a 3 run home run to put his team ahead 7-6. The Mallards bounced back scoring one run and sent the game into extra innings. The Spiders rallied in the 10th and scored two runs to end the game.
Duluth Huskies 6, Willmar Stingers 0
The Duluth Huskies had a home victory tonight against the Willmar Stingers 6-0. Kristian Campbell (Georgia Tech) started the Huskies with their first hit of the game driving a triple to left field. He later had a double and a single going 3 for 4 with an RBI. Isaac Cychosz (Bryant & Stranton College) had the win on the mound, throwing a total of seven innings and gaving up only three hits. The Huskies look to take the series against the Stingers tomorrow.
Eau Claire Express 14, Waterloo Bucks 1
The Eau Claire Express took down the Waterloo Bucks in a 14-1 win. Ben Shepard University of Minnesota-Duluth) had the win on the mound throwing the first six innings with seven strikeouts. Tyler Ingram (University of Illinois at Chicago) came into the game to throw the next two innings with five strikeouts. Charlie Szykowny (University of Wisconsin – Stout) had three hits with a grand slam in the eighth inning. Peter Brookshaw (North Dakota State University) and Reed Latimer (University of Montevallo) both had two hits with one double.
St.Cloud Rox 5, Minnesota Mud Puppies 2
The St.Cloud Rox stay undefeated and take down the Minnesota Mud Puppies 5-2. Our Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night went to Janzen Keisel (Brigham Young University) who threw five innings with 10 strikeouts. Keisel walked only two batters and did not give up a hit. John Nett (St. Cloud State University) started the game with a single and scored by Trevor Austin (Mercer University) who drove a hit up the middle. Net went 3 for 4 and Austin went 2 for 4 with 3 RBI.
Rochester Honkers 7, Bismarck Larks 4
The Rochester Honkers defeated the Bismarck Larks 7-4. The Honkers struck first as Will Asby (Sacramento City College) drove an RBI double to center field in the third inning. AJ Campbell (Frostburg State University) provided insurance runs in the sixth inning hitting a home run that scored two runs. AJ Campbell had the win pitching five innings with six strikeouts and gave up only two hits.
Saturday’s Schedule:
Willmar @ Duluth (3:05pm)
Rockford @ Kalamazoo (6:35pm)
Kokomo @ Kenosha (6:05pm)
Battle Creek @ Traverse City (7:05pm)
Waterloo @ Eau Claire (6:35pm)
Wausau @ Green Bay (6:35pm)
Wisconsin @ Lakeshore (6:35pm)
Madison @ Fond du Lac (6:35pm)
Rochester @ Bismarck (6:35pm)
Mankato @ La Crosse (6:35pm)
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