Northwoods St. Cloud Rox

St. Cloud Rox Roll over Thunder Bay, 12-3

Published on July 9, 2013 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release


St. Cloud, Minn. -* The St. Cloud Rox and the Thunder Bay Border Cats kicked off their four game series Monday night at Joe Faber Field. St. Cloud defeated the Border Cats by a final score of 12-3.

The Rox got off to a good start right away in the bottom of the first inning as Bradley Strong posted a lead off single. With two outs Luke Weber earned the walk and was followed with a single by Chris Paul taking the Rox to a 1-0 lead.

A lead off single would get the Rox started again this time by Daniel Comstock in the bottom of the second. Comstock would then steal second and move to third off a double by Strong. A pass ball would then score Comstock for a 2-0 lead over Thunder Bay. St. Cloud kept the inning alive as they continued to score five more runs all at which the Rox had two outs on the board. The Rox ended the inning with an 8-0 lead.

Thunder Bay would post two runs in the top of the fourth. Kyle Hann hit a solo home run to lead off the inning and a later single would score their second run of the inning to trail 8-2.

It was not until the bottom of the sixth when the Rox would post another four runs to the board as they would again get into a two out situation and continue to score. Blake Headley was the lead off batter recording a single and Comstock followed with another single and both advanced on the throw. With one out on the board the Rox would load the bases as Strong was intentionally walked. Two additional walks with two outs tallied another two runs making it a 10-2 game for St. Cloud. A single by Paul would bring home the final two runs to lead 12-2.

The Border Cats would only score one more run in the game off a bases loaded walk in the top of the seventh inning.

St. Cloud would hold Thunder Bay to only three runs for a 12-3 win.

Earning his first start on the mound at home was Jason Hoppe as he pitched five innings only allowing two runs and posting his first win of the season. Alex McRae also saw action for two innings of work allowing the only other run by Thunder Bay. Coming in to close for the Rox was Jordan Talbot for two innings.

The St. Cloud Times Rox' Player of the Game is second baseman Chris Paul. Paul went 5-for-5 including a double and recorded three RBIs and one run.

The St. Cloud Rox (17-23, 3-2 Second Half) and the Thunder Bay Border Cats (14-26, 1-4 Second Half) will be back in action Tuesday night for game two. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. from Faber Field.

The Rox game on Tuesday, July 9 will be a Jimmy Buffett Night presented by IRET Properties. There will be live music beginning at 6 p.m. and the Rox will be wearing tropical jerseys. "Not Too Old Tuesdays" will also be taking place presented by The Legend's of Heritage Place. The first 75 fans, 60 years & older receive a Rox seat cushion as well as reserved tickets for fans 60 years and older are half off (available day of the game only and based on availability).

The award winning national entertainment act "BirdZerk!" will be entertaining all night long on Wednesday, July 10 presented by Dickey's Barbeque Pit. BirdZerk! is an entertainment whirlybird with more tricks up his feathers than Houdini. Spontaneous, outrageous, cool and capricious, he plays to the crowd with comedic routines honed through hundreds of appearances at ballparks and arenas around the world. It is fun for the whole family, so come out and enjoy some wholesome family fun. 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.

Back by popular demand on Thursday, July 11 is Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos as they will be entertaining all night long presented by Third Street Brewhouse. Third Street Brewhouse will also have craft beer sampling for fans 21 & older.

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