Rox Split Series by Falling Short to Loggers 5-4
August 4, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
St. Cloud Rox' Oscar Serratos at bat
(St. Cloud Rox)
LA CROSSE, WI - The St. Cloud Rox (37-23) dropped game two of a two-game series against the La Crosse Loggers (34-26) with a 5-4 final score, Friday, August 4th. The Rox hold one of the top records across the Northwoods League this season.
The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Connor Wietgrefe. Wietgrefe made his 2ndstart and 5thappearance for St. Cloud, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up just one run while striking out nine batters, a career high. Wietgrefe has a 2.89 ERA and 31 strikeouts to just six walks over 18.2 innings pitched this season.
Oscar Serratos had a home run and two RBI in the 2ndgame of the series. Serratos has a .327 batting average and 10 RBI over 11 games this season. Sawyer Smith had three singles in four at-bats for St. Cloud. Smith has reached base in nine straight games. Jackson Hauge had two hits and a run scored, his 20thmulti-hit game of the season.
Ronaldo Fernandez made his debut for St. Cloud, with two strikeouts in the 7thinning. Brooks Ey also made his debut, working through 0.2 innings. Brady Posch made his 9thappearance with 0.1 innings pitched. Jake Burcham worked the final out of the 8thinning.
Today's All-Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Connor Wietgrefe!
The Rox start a new series tomorrow, Saturday, August 5th with a 6:35 first pitch against the Bismarck Larks. Th e Rox return home on Tuesday, August 8th for a 6:35 pm first pitch against the Duluth Huskies! It will be Mental Health Awareness Night, presented by Newport Healthcare! The Rox organization and Newport Healthcare will be teaming up to host Mental Health Awareness Night at Joe Faber Field. The Rox will wear special jerseys that can be purchased through a special online auction. For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com.
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