Ducks Lead Honkers to 10-9 Win
Published on July 12, 2011 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Rochester Honkers News Release
( Rochester, MN) - Riding their longest winning streak of the season, the Honkers added to it in this afternoon's ballgame, winning by a score of 10-9 at Mayo Field over the St. Cloud River Bats. The Honkers are now 5-1 in the first half, and have won every game in this home stand.
Kevin Johnson (So, Illinois) got the start on the mound for Rochester. After a few rough starts earlier this season, Johnson put together his longest start of the year, pitching five innings, and allowing five runs on six hits.
Honkers All-Star Nick Dolsky (So, Nebraska) would attempt to close the game out in the ninth inning. Dolsky would run into trouble, giving up two singles and a run before being removed with two outs. The River Bats had a chance to tie the game, but a great throw from left fielder Aaron Jones (Fr, Oregon) cut down the tying run at the plate for the second out of the ninth.
Austin House (So, New Mexico) would get his fourth save of the year, coming in to relieve Dolsky with one out remaining. House would give up a hit, but still manage to get the save, forcing the next batter to ground out to first base.
The game featured 27 hits by the two teams combined, with 12 for Rochester and 15 for St. Cloud. Every Honker in the starting lineup scored a run or got a hit on the day.
The Honkers offense was jump started by the trio of Oregon Ducks in the lineup. Brett Hambright (Jr, Oregon) had a goliath day at the plate for the Honkers, driving his first career Northwoods League home run, a grand slam at that, over the left field wall in the first inning. Hambright finished the game 2-for-2 with two walks. His younger brother, Ryan Hambright also had a great day, going 3-for-5 at the plate, while scoring a run. Outfielder Aaron Jones (Fr, Oregon) went 3-for-5 keeping his bat hot. Combined, the Oregon Ducks went 8-for-12 at the plate, getting all but four of the Honkers hits.
The Honkers and the River Bats will have a little over 24 hours until they return to Mayo Field for game two of this three game series. Game time tomorrow is 7:05 PM. The Honkers will have Jeff McKenzie (So, Delta College) on the mound, making his third start of the season.
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