Rox Sweep Honkers, Now Sit 30 Games over .500
August 1, 2021 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
St. Cloud Rox pitcher Noah Myhre
(St. Cloud Rox)
Rochester, MN - St. Cloud (43-13) won its sixth straight game on Sunday and started off the weeklong road trip strong with a 6-2 victory over Rochester (26-29).
The Rox are now 30 games over .500 with the victory and sit five-and-a-half games ahead of Mankato for the best record in the Northwoods League. St. Cloud is eight wins away from clinching the best record by winning percentage in league history. For the full Northwoods League standings, click here.
Noah Myhre (Minot State) bounced back in his third start of the season, throwing a season-long six and two-thirds innings. Myhre allowed just two earned runs on four hits while earning the victory.
The only other pitcher on the night for the Rox was Andrew Morones (San Joaquin Delta), who recorded seven outs to earn his seventh save of the season. Morones struck out three batters to close out the win.
Offensively, Andrew Pinckney (Alabama) doubled for the second straight day and brought in a run. Pinckney had three RBI's in the series against the Honkers and sits third on the team with 28 on the season.
Jordan Barth (Augustana) had another huge day at the plate, doubling twice and bringing in two runs. Barth already broke the Rox' all-time RBI record and is now just 11 hits away from breaking the record for hits in a career as well.
The Rox continue their seven-game road trip in Eau Claire on Monday for the start of a two-game series with the Express. First pitch from Carson Park is scheduled for 6:35 pm. St. Cloud will return home to Joe Faber Field on Monday, August 9.
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