Nyquist Joins Martin & Gregory on Northwoods League All-Star Roster
Published on July 17, 2013 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
Rochester, Minn. - The Northwoods League has announced that Eric Nyquist from the St. Cloud Rox will be added to the North roster for the 2013 Northwoods League All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 23rd. Nyquist has been added as an injury replacement.
The St. Cloud Rox' Eric Nyquist (Mercer University) joins veteran Adam Martin (Western Carolina University) and pitcher Reese Gregory (St. Cloud State University) on the 2013 North Division Roster to represent the Rox in the All-Star game this year.
Nyquist is 2-3 with a 2.01 ERA in six games started this season for the Rox. He has 25 strikeouts in 35.2 innings pitched and has only walked 10 batters. Nyquist earned his first victory against the Rochester Honkers on June 9 by a score of 5-2. His last win came in Thunder Bay pitching seven innings for a 4-3 win.
Eau Claire's second hosting of the Northwoods League's All-Star festivities will kick off on Monday, July 22nd at the Plaza Hotel & Suites with a banquet recognizing top performers from the 16 teams. The banquet is sponsored by Visit Eau Claire and the Plaza Hotel & Suites and will be open to the public for the price of $50 per ticket. The event is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. with a full banquet meal, followed by the program portion of the evening featuring former Minnesota Twins Manager Tom Kelly.
Day two of the Northwoods League's 19th all-star event will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd at historic Carson Park with a variety of activities. The day begins with a fan fest at 4:00 p.m. that gives fans the opportunity to interact with the all-stars and obtain autographs. The annual Home Run Derby will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the game to follow at 7:35 p.m. The two-day event will be capped off with a fireworks display following the completion of the game.
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