Woodchucks Lose Heartbreaker in First Game of Double Header
Wausau, WI – The Woodchuck suffered just their fourth loss today against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, falling 15-3. The Chucks would have tied a franchise record at a win streak of 10 if they had secured the victory.
Grant Siegel (UCF) got the start in game one for the Chucks, his fourth start overall. He struck out four across five innings and walked no batters. He held the Rafters scoreless in two of his five innings and allowed just 4 runs.
Johnny Amonica (Keiser University) made his third appearance today for the Chucks, coming in as a reliever in the top of the 8th. He struck out two to earn a shutout inning.
Trey Gambill (Oklahoma) made his NWL debut today for the Woodchucks, and in his first at-bat recorded a double. Bryce Hubbard (Georgia) also made his NWL debut for the Chucks, and his first hit was a two-run blast to get the Woodchucks to three runs. Daniel Harden earned his first home run as well, a solo shot in the 9th.
Drew Berkland shined on defense again today, boasting a 1.000 FPCT, and had two athletic plays, one of which was a diving grab into the wall in foul territory.
The Wausau Woodchucks 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.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
