Rox Bounce Back with Huge Win, Move Closer to First-Half Title

June 26, 2022 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release

Ryan Jackson of the St. Cloud Rox
(St. Cloud Rox)

St. Cloud, MN - St. Cloud (19-6) responded in a big way on Sunday afternoon with a 12-5 win over Mankato (14-14) to snap a three-game losing streak.

With eight games remaining in the first half, St. Cloud holds a four-and-a-half game lead in the Great Plains West. The Rox could lock up the first-half title later this week if they continue to be successful on the diamond.

The Rox battled back-and-forth early in the game with the MoonDogs, getting a huge RBI triple from Ethan Mann (New Mexico State) to give the Rox a 2-1 lead in the first. In the second, Josh Cowden (BYU) took the lead back again with a two-RBI single.

St. Cloud pulled away in the fifth and sixth innings with three runs in each frame. In the fifth, Jack Steil (North Dakota State) doubled down the left-field line to start the rally and drive in a run for the Rox.

Ryan Jackson (Nevada) was a catalyst all day long for the Rox, doubling in the fifth inning and then drove in a run in the sixth. Jackson finished the day with three hits and reached base every time he came to the plate.

On the mound, Johnny Dow (Georgia State) got his fourth start of the season. Dow finished strong with back-to-back scoreless innings. Dow continually induced weak contact through his five innings of work.

For a full box score from Sunday's game, click here.

St. Cloud continues its three-game home stand on Monday with a match-up against the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch from the Rock Pile is scheduled for 7:05 pm.

For the full 2022 Rox schedule, click here. The 2022 season is presented by Fleet Farm. For more information regarding this release, season tickets and partial season ticket packages for the 2022 season including Kwik Trip 7-Game Packs, please contact the Rox office at 320-240-9798 or visit www.stcloudrox.com.

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