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WAUSAU, WI – June 19,
2008 - (stats)
The
Woodchucks (17-4) failed to make it six in a row against the Eau
Claire Express (9-13) as they fell Friday night at
Carson
Park
7-5. After jumping out to a 3-0 lead after three innings, the
Express added four in the fourth take a lead they would not
surrender.
Starting pitcher Robert Young (
Dartmouth
) picked up the loss allowing four earned runs in 5.1 innings of
work. Young’s record falls to1-1.
Jeff
Cowan (
High Point
) led the way offensively going 3 for 5 with a home run while
Chris Wade (
Kentucky
) added a pair of hits, a run, and an RBI in the loss.
The
Woodchucks head to
Madison
for a crucial two game series starting Saturday. The ‘Chucks
next home game is Tuesday, June 24th at
Athletic
Park
at 6:35 p.m. Former Packer Gilbert Brown will be on hand to sign
autographs!
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. For ticket information or to reserve a date for a
group outing, please contact the Woodchucks office at
715-845-5055.
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