Ethan Pecko, a former Wausau Woodchuck, made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros on August 19, 2026. The right-handed pitcher, selected by the Astros in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Towson University, started against the Los Angeles Angels and tossed 3.2 innings with four strikeouts.  In the Northwoods League with Wausau in 2023, Pecko posted a dominant 1.04 ERA over five starts (26 innings), striking out 36 batters while walking only eight. @NWLbaseball @EthanPecko #WausauWoodchucks# #BurrowDown# #ChuckAlum#

Woodchucks fans, we want to hear from YOU! ⚾🌲 Help us make your experience at Athletic Park even better by taking our Fan Experience Survey. Your feedback helps us learn what you loved this season—and where we can improve. Take the survey and help shape the future of Woodchucks baseball! 💚 🔗 #WausauWoodchucks# #BurrowDown#

Starting lineups🦫 🆚 Chucks vs. Minnesota Mud Puppies 📍 Athletic Park ⏰ 5:05 PM 📝 📺 Presented by WSAW NewsChannel 7 #BurrowDown# | #WausauWoodchucks#

🚨🚒 ONE LAST ALARM AT THE BALLPARK! 🚒🚨 It’s our FINAL HOME GAME OF THE SEASON, and we’re ready to send off the summer FIRED UP! 🔥⚾ 🆚 Minnesota Mud Puppies ⏰ 5:05 PM First Pitch 📅 Saturday, August 8th 👨‍🚒 FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION NIGHT 👩‍🚒 Tonight, we’re honoring the firefighters who serve our community and help keep us safe! Stop by to meet local firefighters, check out a fire truck, and help us show our appreciation! 🚒❤️ 🚨 FREE SMOKE ALARMS + INSTALLATION NorthStar Restoration Services has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide FREE smoke alarms and FREE installation to members of our community! Visit the NorthStar table at the ballpark to learn more and sign up. 🏠 🧯 BALLPARK SALE! We’re cleaning out the ballpark for the summer! Stop by our Garage Sale and see what Woodchucks treasures you can take home. 🔥🛍️ 🎁 MYSTERY GIVEAWAY ALERT! We’re digging into the giveaway vault with items from this season AND previous seasons! You won’t know what you’re getting until it’s yours. 👀🎁 🚒🔥 Sound the alarm one last time, Chucks fans! Grab your crew and join us for the FINAL HOME GAME OF THE SEASON! 🎟️ ⚾ First pitch at 5:05 PM — LET’S PACK THE BALLPARK! #WausauWoodchucks# #BurrowDown#

Tonight’s Host Family of the Game is the Burnett Family! 🏡⚾ A huge thank you to the Burnett Family for all you do for the Wausau Woodchucks. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Woodchucks family! 💚

🚒 THIS SATURDAY AT ATHLETIC PARK! 🚒 Join us for Firefighter Appreciation Night as we recognize the incredible firefighters who help keep our communities safe! ❤️‍🔥 NorthStar Restoration Services has partnered with the American Red Cross to provide FREE smoke alarms and FREE installation to members of our community! 🚨🏠 PLUS — we’ll have a fire truck and local firefighters at the ballpark! 🚒👨‍🚒 Be sure to stop by, check out the truck, meet the firefighters, and visit the NorthStar Restoration Services table to learn more about the free smoke alarm program and sign up! 📅 Saturday, August 8th 📍 Athletic Park 🎟️ We’ll see you at the ballpark! ⚾ #WausauWoodchucks# #BurrowDown#