Rox Top Larks 4-3

July 22, 2023 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release

St. Cloud Rox' Jackson Hauge at bat
(St. Cloud Rox)

ST. CLOUD, MN - The St. Cloud Rox (31-20) took game one of a two-game series against the Bismarck Larks (21-32) with a 4-3 final score, Saturday, July 22nd. The Rox have one of the top overall records across the league this season.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Cade Lommel. Lommel had 3.0 innings pitched, striking out a batter in his 7th start of the season. Lommel's 3.97 ERA over 34.0 innings pitched with 28 strikeouts earned him a 2023 Great Plains West All-Star bid.

Sawyer Smith knocked his first double for the Rox in the 1stinning, sending a run home in St. Cloud's four-run 1st inning. Oscar Serratos had two hits in the victory, batting a run in and coming around to score once. Serratos has two hits in each of his first two games. Jackson Hauge had a double and a run scored, extending his team-lead in doubles (12).

Chris Brown worked through a career-high 4.0 innings pitched, striking out two batters while keeping Bismarck scoreless. Brown has a 4.91 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 14.2 innings pitched this season. Andrew Morones had another shutout inning in his 10thappearance, now with a 1.88 ERA over 14.1 innings pitched. Mason Olson shut down the Larks in the 9thinning, striking out a batter en route to his team-leading 6thsave. Olson has a 2.25 ERA and 13 strikeouts through 8.1 innings pitched this season.

Today's All-Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Chris Brown!

The Rox return home on Sunday, July 23rdfor a 4:05 pm first pitch against the Bismarck Larks! It will be Coborn's Kids Day! Kids get the opportunity to run around the bases after the game and get autographs, presented by Holiday Inn and Suites! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com.

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