WAUSAU, WI – AUGUST 8, 2007 – (stats) Brent Weaver's (Rose State College) grand slam in the third and Willy Kesler's (Lamar C.C.) 10 strikeouts lifted the Chucks a 6-1 win. Kesler struck out the side in both the second and third innings, while allowing just one run on four hits.

Chucks move to 18-11 in the second half (33-29 overall). The Woodchucks playoff hopes depend if Madison and Eau Claire win. If either win a game before they meet for the final two games of the season, the Woodchucks would be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs.

The third started with a free pass by Sam Freeman (Marshall) and a single by Brandon Frazier (Texas-Wesleyan). With first base open after a groundout, Brainerd pitched around Darin Ruf (Creighton) to face Brent Weaver who made them pay with a bomb to left center field. The Chucks would add two more in the sixth on a pass ball and an RBI-infield single by Nick Nordgren (Indian Hills C.C.).

Adam Morrison (Garden City C.C.) and Pat Venditte each logged an inning to finish the Woodchucks win. 

Speedy Nick Nordgren swiped three bases making him a perfect 12-for-12 on the base paths this season.  

NOTES: Matt Trausch is the probable starter for Thursday, August 9  ... Chucks are now 19-12 at home this season ... Chucks are now 1-3 this season and 3-9 all-time versus the Blue Thunder ... Brent Weaver's grand slam was the first grand slam for the Woodchucks this season and his fifth home run ... The 10 strikeouts is one behind Kesler's season-high and the second time he has hit double-digits in K's ... Since the Woodchucks game was rained out on June 26, base runners have stole 19 bases in 22 attempts.