Rox Batters Reach Base 19 Times in Game Two Versus MoonDogs

June 25, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release

St. Cloud Rox pitcher Wes Burton
(St. Cloud Rox)

ST. CLOUD, MN - The St. Cloud Rox (15-11) dropped game two of their series against the Mankato MoonDogs (17-10) with a 11-5 final score, Sunday, June 25th. In the Great Plains West division, the Rox sit among the top teams in the division.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Wes Burton. Burton went 1.2 innings pitched, tallying one strikeout, and giving up just two hits. Burton has five strikeouts in 3.2 innings pitched over his first two starts.

John Nett had a hit and two walks, scoring twice. Nett has scored 16 times in 17 games this season, raising his career total with the Rox to 95. Matt Goetzmann reached base four times for St. Cloud, walking twice with two singles. Goetzmann also had an RBI and a run scored, raising his season totals to 19 each. Ben Vujovich reached on a single and two walks, scoring once. Vujovich has a four-game hitting streak.

Evan Esch was the first arm out of the bullpen, throwing 2.1 innings with one strikeout and no runs given up. Esch has 10 strikeouts and a 2.89 ERA over 9.1 innings pitched this season. Garrett Mclaughlin had his longest performance of the season, with 3.2 innings pitched while striking out three batters. Mclaughlin has nine strikeouts over 9.1 innings pitched in six appearances. Brady Posch had a clean outing in his third appearance, throwing the final 1.1 innings with a strikeout.

Today's All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Matt Goetzmann!

The Rox head on the road for game three of the series tomorrow, Monday, June 26th, for a 6:35 pm first pitch against the Mankato MoonDogs. The Rox return home for game four of the series on Tuesday, June 27th, for a 6:35 pm first pitch against the MoonDogs. There will be a St. Cloud Rox T-Shirt Giveaway Night for the first 300 adults. Also, Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act will be at the ballpark, as seen on America's Got Talent, Ripley's Believe It or Not, ESPN, and many more!Click Here to learn more about Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com.

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