Rox' Comeback Attempt Comes up Short against Mankato
August 4, 2022 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
John Net of the St. Cloud Rox in action
(St. Cloud Rox)
St. Cloud, MN - It was a pitcher's duel on Wednesday as St. Cloud (42-17) lost a 2-1 thriller to Mankato (34-24), almost battling back to take the game late.
John Nett (St. Cloud State) showed off his wheels on the basepaths, stealing a Rox-record five bases during the game. Nett reached base three times, including two of St. Cloud's four hits on the night.
In his fourth start of the season, Carson Keithley (Texas State) had another strong outing on the mound. Keithley went five innings and allowed just two runs on three hits, also striking out eight MoonDogs batters.
The bullpen kept the game close late and allowed St. Cloud a chance to battle back into the game. Conner Wolf (Central Missouri) worked out of a jam in the sixth and then tossed a scoreless seventh to continue his strong summer with the Rox.
In the eighth, Enrique Ozoa (Southern) tossed a scoreless inning and even made an athletic play off the mound to help hang a zero. Jonathan Martinez (Texas State) finished the game off with a solid ninth inning, giving up just one walk.
For a full box score from Wednesday's game, click here.
The Rox have Thursday off ahead of three straight games at home over the weekend. On Friday, St. Cloud hosts the Minnesota Mud Puppies with postgame fireworks at Joe Faber Field. First pitch at 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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