Bobby Pritchett (Central Arkansas) picked up his league leading fourth win of the season with another impressive start for the Woodchucks. Pritchett worked six innings, allowing only three hits and no runs while striking out four. Terrance Jackson (North Central Texas) looked untouchable in relief, earning his first save of the season. Jackson worked three innings and retired all nine Blue Thunder hitters in succession.

The Woodchucks did all of their damage with the bats early, jumping on Brainerd with a five-run bottom of the first. A Geoff Klein (Santa Clara) two run shot into the newly constructed right field deck and a Kyle Wilson two-run single were the big hits in the inning. Wilson would add a two run homer of his own in the third to round out the scoring and finish the game 2 for 4 with the homer and four RBI. Jeff Cowan (High Point) extended his on-base streak to 24 games with a 3 for 3 night while Jonathan Kaskow (Stanford) continued his hot hitting ways finishing 2 for 2 with a pair of runs scored.

Blue Thunder starter Michael Lueck (North Dakota) picked up the loss, dropping his record to 1-3.

The 'Chucks look for the sweep tomorrow in game two against Brainerd. It's Be-Green T-shirt night at Athletic Park presented by K-Tech Cleaning. Also, Culver's and Sun Printing are sponsoring the Baseball Card Giveaway (set 2 of 5). Gates open at 5:35 p.m. with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

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.