WAUSAU, WI – May 30, 2008 – (stats) Kyle Gumieny (Lamar C.C.) allowed one run on three hits and struck out three in seven innings to open his Woodchuck career. Gumieny worked extremely efficient early on, logging a four-pitch inning in the third and retiring nine of the first 10 batters he faced.

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The Woodchucks move to 1-0 and the Express drop to 0-1 in league play.

The 'Chucks plated a pair of runs in the third, as Jeff Cowan (High Point) started a two-out, bases empty rally with a walk. Express starter Chris Odegaard (Mankato State) struggled with his control after the walk to Cowan and loaded the bases with two more free passes. An error plated the first Woodchuck run and Bobby Prichett (University of Central Arkansas) drove in a run on hard liner to left.

A wild pitch plated another run for the 'Chucks in the fifth. 

The only run allowed was a Kole Calhoun (Yavapai) home run to right in the sixth.

Prichett finished with a pair of singles, the only hitter in the ballgame with a multi-hit game. Regulo Moy (Sauk Vallye C.C.) and Kyle Bubak (Salt Lake C.C.) each swiped a base. Williams Lovera (Sauk Valley C.C.) picked up the save. 

The Wisconsin Woodchucks are a member of the Northwoods League, a college wood bat summer league featuring players from across the country.  Baseball America named the Northwoods League as one of the premier summer collegiate baseball leagues in the country.  The Woodchucks 2008 home opener is set for Friday, May 30^th against the Eau Claire Express.  For ticket information or to reserve a date for a group outing, please contact the Woodchucks office at 715-845-5055 or visit woodchucks.com.