Madison, WI — July 29, 2013. The South Division scored runs in the second through seventh innings in the early game of the Northwoods League Big League Dreams Showcase Monday afternoon to propel the team to a 9-4 win over the North Division. In the nightcap, the South Division nearly overcame an early 7-1 deficit but fell by a score of 7-6.
Madison, WI (July 29th, 2013)--In the inaugural Big League Dreams Showcase, pitchers got the chance to pitch against the best offensive players in the league. Over the course of the two games, two pitchers stood out above the rest.
Madison, WI (July 29th, 2013)--The first annual Northwoods League Big League Dreams showcase occurred on Monday night. The game served as a chance for prospects to shine in front of the league. Two hitters stood out in the two games played.
Rochester, Minn (July 28th, 2013)--Sunday's slate of games featured a North vs. South theme as the two divisions squared off. A day after home teams nearly swept the slate of games, they followed up with a similar performance on Sunday. Of the seven games that were played, six were won by the home squad.
Battle Creek, Mich (July 28th, 2013)--The Battle Creek Bombers hosted the Rochester Honkers in an extra inning interleague contest on Sunday. In order to make it through, they relied on a huge relief appearance from Todd Eaton (Southern Illinois).
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (July 28th, 2013)--The St. Cloud Rox erupted for 13 runs in their interleague contest with Wisconsin Rapids on Sunday.
Rochester, Minn. (July 28, 2013) -- The Northwoods League has announced that Blake Schmit from the Eau Claire Express will be added to the South roster for game one which will be played on Monday, July 29 at 4:05 p.m. (CST) at Warner Park in Madison, Wisconsin. Schmidt was added as an injury replacement for Jake Jefferies of the Wisconsin Woodchucks.
Rochester, Minn (July 27th, 2013)--The home teams in the Northwoods League had a great night on Saturday. Of the eight contests on the night, home squads claimed seven of them.
Eau Claire, WI (July 27th, 2013)--Taylor Lehnert (Central Michigan) took the mound for the Eau Claire Express on Saturday and picked up the win. He contributed to Eau Claire's best all-around win on the season.
Eau Claire, WI (July 27th, 2013)--The Eau Claire Express enjoyed one of their best games on the season on Saturday against the Wisconsin Woodchucks. While the pitching handled things on their end, Mike Porcaro (UW-Milwaukee) took care of things offensively.
