Northwoods St. Cloud Rox

Rox Fall To Honkers

July 20, 2012 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release


ROCHESTER-The St Cloud Rox dropped a tight game with the Rochester Honkers 4-3 Friday night at Mayo Field. The loss drops the Rox record to 8-9 in the second half of the season.

Lucas Long (Arizona) had a strong start on the mound for the Rox. The Minneapolis native threw six innings of seven-hit ball with four strikeouts and one walk. He did not factor in the decision.

Andy Henkemeyer (Minnesota) was 3-5 with a run scored, stolen base and an RBI. Adam Martin (Western Carolina) and Boo Vazquez (Pitt) had the other runs batted in for the Rox.

St Cloud held a 2-0 lead through six and a half innings until the Honkers put up three runs in the bottom of the seventh. The Honkers added another run in the bottom of the eighth to take a 4-2 lead.

Henkemeyer hit a double to score Phil Imholte (St Cloud State) in the top of the ninth to cut the Honker lead to 4-3 but the tying run was left standing on second was all was said and done.

On Saturday July 21st the Rox will give away a limted number of scoops at the gate to give women a chance to dig on the field for a $2,000 diamond, presented by Riddle's Jewelry. On Sunday the Rox have a Youth Glove giveaway planned, presented by Central Minnesota Credit Union. The first 250 children 12/under will receive a glove and the opportunity to play catch on the field beginning at 11:30 am. Fans who wish to receive a glove are advised to get to Joe Faber Field early, as gates will open earlier than normal for the promotion. Tickets can be purchased at www.StCloudRox.com.



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