Bowen Tames Huskies, Honkers Win 3-1
Published on July 10, 2011 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Rochester Honkers News Release
Rochester, MN - A slightly rejuvenated Rochester Honkers team has started the second half strong, going into today's game with the Duluth Huskies .The Honkers took that newfound energy to the Huskies, winning 3-1 behind a strong pitching performance by Drew Bowen (Jr, Oral Roberts).
Bowen pitched seven innings, allowing just four hits and one run, which was unearned. Bowen lowered his season ERA to 3.33, and making his record 2-2 in four starts.
Austin House (So, New Mexico) would come in to pitch the ninth inning for the second consecutive day. House shutout the Huskies in the ninth, striking out the side for his third save of the season.
Bowen's counterpart Dane Gronewald took a no-hitter into the bottom of the fifth, before the Honkers solved him. Davy Wright (So, TCU) followed up a 3-for-3 performance last night with a double in his second at-bat to break up the no hitter. Wright would eventually come around to score that inning on a hit by Brett Hambright (Jr, Oregon). Hambright would eventually come around to score on a wild pitch. Wright would finish the game 2-for-3, his second multi hit game with two runs scored. He has eight hits in 14 at-bats over the last four games.
Tony Kemp (Fr, Vanderbilt) made his Honker debut after Vanderbilt made a long run in the NCAA College World Series. Kemp went 0-for-4 at the plate, while making two putouts in left field.
The Honkers and Huskies will finish the series tomorrow at 7:05 pm, as the Honkers will look for their first three game sweep of the season. The Honkers are now 3-1 in the second half. The Honkers are in game three of a six game home stand tomorrow, and will take on St. Cloud on Tuesday at 1:05 pm.
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