Rox Pitching Staff Adds to League-Leading Total with 14 Strikeouts Versus Duluth - at Home for Game Three against Huskies Tomorrow
July 5, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
St. Cloud Rox' Nick Studdard
(St. Cloud Rox)
ST. CLOUD, MN - The St. Cloud Rox (22-14) dropped game two of a four-game series against the Duluth Huskies (17-17) with a 9-5 final score, Wednesday, July 5th. The Rox come into the second half with 21 first half wins, one of the top marks across the league.
The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Aidan Kidd. Kidd went 4.0 innings in his 5thstart of the season, striking out six batters. So far this season, Kidd has a 3.80 ERA over 26.2 innings pitched with 26 strikeouts to nine walks. His 26.2 innings pitched and 26 strikeouts both rank 2ndon the team.
John Nett had another solid day at the plate, with an RBI double that plated three of St. Cloud's five runs. Nett has six doubles and 16 RBI this season. Carson Keithley tallied two walks, a run scored, and an RBI. Kyle Jackson had a hit, a walk, and a run scored. Jackson has reached base in 28 of his 30 starts, with 25 hits and 28 walks this season.
Chris Brown made his 7thappearance of the season, completing 1.0 inning with a strikeout. Garrett Mclaughlin had an inning pitched with a strikeout. Mclaughlin has 13 strikeouts through 13.1 innings pitched this season. Gavin Jacobsen made his debut for the Rox, throwing the final 3.0 innings, shutting out the Huskies and tallying six strikeouts.
Today's All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Gavin Jacobsen!
The Rox return home tomorrow, July 6thfor a 6:35 first pitch against the Duluth Huskies. It will be "Pint Glass Giveaway Night" at the ballpark for the first 250 fans, age 21 or older, presented by Miller Lite! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com.
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