Battle Creek, Mich (July 1st, 2013)--The Madison Mallards control their own destiny in their search for a birth in the post season. On Monday, they got a step closer by winning in convincing fashion over Battle Creek.
Former Thunder Bay Border Cat Jonathan Diaz was called up by the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Diaz is the 105th former Northwoods League player to reach the Major League level.
Rochester, Minn (June 30th, 2013)--On the last day of June, the race for a first half division championship got tighter in both the North and the South. Big offensive outbursts and dominant pitching performances helped make things just a bit more interesting.
Mequon, WI (June 30th, 2013)--The Green Bay Bullfrogs put a trip hazard in the way of the Lakeshore Chinooks in their chase for a first half division championship. They were able to do so thanks to the efforts of their starting pitcher.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (June 30th, 2013)--The Rafters needed a win on Sunday over La Crosse to stay in the race for the South division championship. Thanks to offensive efforts, they were able to accomplish that feat.
Rochester, Minn (June 29th, 2013)--While the Southwestern United States battles through an incredible heat wave, Northwoods League teams find themselves battling each other for first-half accolades and a spot in the post season.
Willmar, Minn (June 29th, 2013)--The Willmar Stingers are in the midst of a division title chase with Waterloo, but their efforts were halted for the moment on Saturday after they were stifled by Rochester's starting pitcher.
Thunder Bay, Ontario (June 29th, 2013)--The Alexandria Blue Anchors have not had the best first half, but they had a great night on Saturday thanks to a big offensive performance.
Rochester, Minn (June 28th, 2013)--Nasty weather caused multiple delays and postponements on Friday as teams continued to push towards the end of the first half. Luckily, all games but one were able to get fully in.
Madison, WI (June 28th, 2013)--The Madison Mallards moved into a tie for first place in the South Division on Friday night behind a huge night from their pitching staff, which one-hit the Wisconsin Woodchucks in a shutout.
