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NWL Thursday: Woodchucks 5, Express 4

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By Bob Bradovich - bio | email
Express outfielder Josh Scheffert goes 2-4 w/ an RBI Express outfielder Josh Scheffert goes 2-4 w/ an RBI

Wausau (WQOW) -- The Express outhits the Woodchucks, 7-5, but Eau Claire mistakes loom large in a 5-4 loss in front of 1,231 fans at Athletic Park.

Wisconsin takes advantage of two walks and a wild pitch from Express reliever Bryan Crabb in the 9th inning, before a sacrifice fly off the bat of Brendon Hayden scores Brooks Braga with the winning run.

Eau Claire ties the game, 4-4,  with a 3-run 6th inning, including an RBI double from Josh Scheffert and a solo HR by Alex Real.  

Eau Claire starter Matt Trowbridge takes a perfect game into the 4th, when he loses both the no-hitter and the shutout.  Hayden's RBI single ties the game 1-1.  In the Woodchucks' 3-run 5th, Hayden knocks in 2 more runs with a double to the gap in left-center.

The Express and Woodchucks will play again Friday night at Athletic Park, before the series moves to Eau Claire's Carson Park for Saturday night's matchup.

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