Rox Chop Down the Loggers in Game One, No-Hit Performance from McElyea - Look for Sweep Tomorrow
June 15, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
St. Cloud Rox on game day
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LA CROSSE, WI - The St. Cloud Rox (12-5) took game one against the La Crosse Loggers (3-12), with a 4-1 final score, Thursday, June 15th. In the Great Plains West division, the Rox sit among the top teams in the division.
The winning pitcher for St. Cloud was Piercen McElyea, who has a 3-0 record over his first three starts. McElyea went 6.0 no-hit innings, striking out seven batters. McElyea faced the minimum number of batters in four-straight innings, from the 2ndinning to the 5thinning. The Edmond, Oklahoma native has had a stellar start to the season, throwing 17.0 innings, giving up just two hits and no runs along with 18 strikeouts.
Matt Goetzmann had the best day at the plate for St. Cloud, with two of the team's seven hits. Goetzmann scored once and batted a run in. John Nett continued to have success for the Rox, hitting his third double of the season to plate two runs in the top of the 2ndinning. Nett has 11 hits in eight games this season. Ozzie Pratt drove in another run for St. Cloud in the 2ndinning, also coming around to score on Nett's double.
Brandon Jaenke was the 1stpitcher to come out of the bullpen for St. Cloud. Jaenke collected two strikeouts for the Rox in his 6thappearance of the season. Andrew Morones made his 2023 debut for St. Cloud, going 1.1 innings without giving up a run. Jake Burcham closed out the game for St. Cloud, throwing just ten pitches in the final inning to put down La Crosse.
Today's All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Piercen McElyea!
The Rox stay in La Crosse for game two against the Loggers, Friday, June 16thfor a 6:35 pm first pitch. The Rox return to the Rock Pile Saturday, June 17th, for a 6:05 pm first pitch against the Bismarck Larks. The 17this National Mascot Day! Come watch mascots of all kinds and from all over compete in the Mascot Olympics! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com.
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