Northwoods St. Cloud Rox

St. Cloud Rox Drop Lead to Fall 6-3 to the Duluth Huskies

Published on June 3, 2013 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release


Duluth, Minn. - The St. Cloud Rox hit the road again Monday traveling to Duluth, Minn. to take on the Duluth Huskies in a two game series. The Rox dropped a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth to fall 6-3 over the Huskies.

The Rox' Conor Keniry (Jr., Wake Forest Univ.) got the bats going leading off in the top of the second with a single to right field on the first pitch. Daniel Comstock (Fr., Menlo College) also hit a single putting two runners on base for the Rox. Garrett Fischer (R-Jr., St. Cloud State) was able to advance Keniry to third as he hit a fly out to center field for the Rox first out. Tim Colwell (Jr., North Dakota State) was then up to bat earning a walk to load the bases with two outs on the board. Dustin Breshears (So., St. John's University) followed scoring Keniry and Comstock as he reached first on a fielder's choice taking the Rox to a 2-0 lead.

The Huskies would bring the game within one making it a 2-1 game in the bottom of the fourth inning off a single.

St. Cloud would extend their lead in the top of the sixth as Chris Paul (So., University of California) led off with a single to third base but was putout as Keniry reached first on a fielder's choice. Keniry then stole second and was brought home by Comstock as he hit a single taking a 3-1 lead over the Huskies.

The bottom of the sixth was tough for the Rox as Duluth posted five runs at which three were off a double by the Huskies' Nick Saathoff taking a 6-3 lead over the Rox.

The Rox would not be able to get the bats going to regain the lead falling 6-3 in their first game with the Duluth Huskies.

Earning the start on the mound for the Rox was Tyler Wolfe (Fr., DMACC) pitching 5.0 innings and allowed only one run. Dominic Reed (Fr., DMACC) later relieved Wolfe earning the loss. John Oltman (R-Fr., Creighton University) came in for the Rox to pitch 2.2 innings finishing out the game.

The Rox (3-3, 3-3 North) and the Duluth Huskies (4-2, 4-2 North) will be back in action Tuesday, June 4 for their final game of the series. Game time is slated for 11:35 a.m. at Wade Stadium in Duluth. St. Cloud will be back at home on Wednesday, June 5 as they welcome the Alexandria Blue Anchors to Joe Faber Field for a 7:05 p.m. game time.

Back by popular demand on Wednesday, June 5 is Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos as they will be rockin' all game long presented by PreferredOne. It will also be "College ID Night!" at Faber Field Wednesday, 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). Two fans will also win WE FEST tickets at the game so come out enjoy the fun and cheer on your St. Cloud Rox!

For tickets and additional information call the Rox office at (320) 240-9798 or on the web at www.stcloudrox.com.

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