St. Cloud Rox Come Away with Win at Duluth, 6-5
Published on July 16, 2013 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
Duluth, Minn. - The St. Cloud Rox headed to Duluth Tuesday night to start a three game series with the Huskies at Wade Stadium. The Rox pulled out a win to start their series with the Huskies by a final score of 6-5.
Tim Colwell was the lead off batter for the Rox as he earned a walk on seven pitches to start the first inning. Colwell would then advance to second on a ground out and scored on an error by the catcher.
Duluth tied the game up 1-1 on an error by the Rox' Kyle Murray in the bottom of the first on a similar situation the Rox were able to score on in the top of the inning.
Scoring went stagnant for three straight innings until the top of the fifth when St. Cloud regained the lead. Adam Martin started the inning off with a single to left field. Dustin Breshears followed Martin reaching first on an error by the third baseman. A sacrifice hit by Blake Headley put both runners for the Rox in scoring position and a single by Colwell scored Martin to take a 2-1 lead over the Huskies. Next up was Devin Pearson as he singled and advanced to second on an error by the catcher, also scoring Breshears. The Rox posted two back-to-back doubles to right field, one of which by Daniel Comstock for two runs and the other by Luke Weber putting the Rox up 6-1 over Duluth.
The Huskies brought the game within two runs as an early double and a single would set the Huskies up in scoring position. Three singles by Duluth brought in one run each to trail the Rox 6-4 going into the sixth.
St. Cloud made a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh bringing Alex McRae to the mound, relieving starting pitcher Kyle Murray. Duluth put up a run in the seventh making it a 6-5 game off a two-out triple by Trey Vavra. McRae would stabilize and shutdown the Huskies to hold onto a 6-5 lead for the Rox.
The Rox hold onto their lead taking it all the way to the bottom of the ninth and getting three up and three down from the Huskies to end the game prevailing 6-5.
On the mound for the Rox, Murray pitched six innings of work and recorded the win, while McRae came in as relief for the Rox pitching three innings and earned the save against the Huskies.
The St. Cloud Rox (22-26, 8-5 Second Half) and the Duluth Huskies (28-20, 8-5 Second Half) will now bring their series to St. Cloud for two games starting Wednesday night. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. from Joe Faber Field.
The Rox game on Wednesday, July 17 will be a Salute to Agriculture Night presented by AgStar Financial Services. All fans will receive free sweet corn as they leave the game. It is also "College ID Night!" presented by 104.7 KCLD and WILD Country 99. All fans that show their college ID will receive a Charter Sports Deck ticket for half price (available day of the game only). One lucky fan will win a pair of WE FEST tickets.
On Thursday, July 18 the Rox will be hosting their 2nd Annual ROXtoberfest presented by Bernick's. There will be craft beer sampling for those fans that are 21 and older as well.
The Rox will cap off a home stretch with a two game series against the Alexandria Blue Anchors on Friday and Saturday.
Post-game Fireworks will take place on Friday, July 19 presented by HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinics.
The Rox final game of the week will be on Saturday, July 20 as they introduce Ram's Grand Slams and Body Slams presented by Ram Trucks and Brandl Motors. The American Wresting Federation (AWF) will have a post-game event outside of Joe Faber Field for all fans to watch. It will also be "Ultimate Saturdays" where if you bring your ticket to the Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill after Saturday's home game you will receive a buy one, get one free drink of your choice (only redeemable the night of the game). Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill is located at 1101 Division St. in Waite Park.
For some Rox Solid Fun entertainment at the ballpark, get your tickets now by stopping by the St. Cloud Rox Ticket Office, by calling (320) 240-9798 or online at www.stcloudrox.com/tickets.
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