St. Cloud Sweeps Willmar Behind Big Day at the Plate
June 10, 2019 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
St. Cloud Rox News Release
St. Cloud Rox exchange high fives after a win
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Willmar, MN - Hance Smith (California) drilled a grand slam and helped lift St. Cloud (7-7) past Willmar (8-6) by a final score of 8-3. The Rox swept the Stingers in the two-game series and have now won three games in a row.
After falling behind 2-0 in the third inning, the Rox responded in a big way in the top of the fifth inning. Brett Bonar (Nebraska-Omaha) led off with a walk, Garrett Nielsen (California) singled and Zack Elliott (Minnesota) reached base on a bunt. With the bases loaded and no outs, Hance Smith (California) drilled a grand slam over the center field wall to go ahead 4-2.
In the next inning, Bonar crushed a two-out home run over the right field wall to go ahead 5-2.
The Rox would plate three more runs in the top of the eighth inning. Nielsen drilled a double into the gap in right field that scored Jordan Barth (Augustana) and Parker Smejkal (Nebraska-Omaha). Nielsen would soon score on a passed ball to give St. Cloud the 8-3 lead.
Justin Simanek (Southeastern Louisiana) started the game on the mound for the Rox. Rhyse Dee (Wake Forest) earned the win, tossing four strong innings out of the bullpen. Drew Garrett (Johnson County CC), Justin Wick (Creighton) and Garrett Delano (Brown) all pitched out of the bullpen.
St. Cloud returns home on Tuesday for a doubleheader with the Mankato MoonDogs. The first game gets underway at 1:05 p.m. as it's Midweek Matinee at the ballpark, bring a co-worker/client to the ballpark for lunch. The 7:05 p.m. game is Rox Pint Glass Giveaway presented by Miller Lite to the first 500 fans 21 and older.
All single games tickets - including to the home opener - can be purchased now in person at the Rox Ticket Office located at the Municipal Athletic Complex, by calling the Rox Ticket office at 320-240-9798 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 24 hours a day by visiting www.stcloudrox.com.
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