Rox Drop Opener to Stingers, Hold on to League's Best Record
August 5, 2021 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
Jordan Barth of the St. Cloud Rox
(St. Cloud Rox)
Willmar, MN - The bats couldn't wake up for St. Cloud (44-15) on Thursday night, falling 5-1 in the series opener with Willmar (29-32).
The Rox were able to hold onto their five-and-a-half game lead over Mankato for the best record in the Northwoods League as the MoonDogs fell on Thursday as well. St. Cloud's magic number for home-field advantage throughout the postseason is down to five. For the full Northwoods League standings, click here.
Otto Kemp (Point Loma Nazarene) put the Rox on the board in the third inning with a solo home run out to center field. The round-tripper was his fifth of the season and ended up being the Rox' only tally of the night in Willmar.
The bullpen kept the Rox in it in the late innings after falling behind early. Max Rippl (Kent State) tossed three scoreless frames in relief while striking out five batters and only allowing two hits on the night.
Then, Owen Leonard (Washington State) made his first appearance since July 14 and threw a scoreless eighth inning. Leonard left runners on the corners to give the bats a chance in the ninth.
The Rox look to split the series with the Stingers and win the season series over Willmar with a win on Friday night. First pitch from Bill Taunton Stadium is scheduled for 7:05 pm. St. Cloud returns home on Monday to face the Rochester Honkers in a two-game series.
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