Rochester, Minn (July 4th, 2013)--As Americans celebrated the birth of a nation, Northwoods League teams also celebrated the beginning of a new opportunity. With the 2nd half of the season under way, teams began the stretch run towards the end of the season.
Thunder Bay, Ontario (July 4th, 2013)--The Mankato MoonDogs opened up the 2nd half of the season with a win thanks to their starting pitcher.
Alexandria, Minn (July 4th, 2013)--The Alexandria Blue Anchors won in comeback fashion to open the 2nd half of the season on Thursday. Their efforts were led by one player in particular.
Rochester, Minn (July 3rd, 2013)--The first half of the Northwoods League season came to a close on Wednesday night in thrilling fashion. The Madison Mallards and La Crosse Loggers squared off in La Crosse for a winner-take-all title bout. Winning 12-2, the Mallards claimed the South Division title.
Duluth, Minn (July 3rd, 2013)--The Willmar Stingers saw their first half come to a close on Wednesday night, and their effort was capped off by another great pitching performance. Pitching carried the Stingers deep into the heart of a division title race before they fell short at the end.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI (July 3rd, 2013)--The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters put on a show in front of their home fans to end the first half on Wednesday. One performance in particular stood out above the rest in this first half finale.
Rochester, Minn (July 2nd, 2013)--The Waterloo Bucks secured a spot in the playoffs on Tuesday as they won the North Division championship in the first half. Meanwhile in the South, the Mallards and Loggers are tied for first with the Chinooks just a half game behind.
Duluth, Minn (July 2nd, 2013)--The Willmar Stings and Duluth Huskies both needed to sweep their double-header on Tuesday to have a realistic chance to win a first half title. In game one, Willmar sent one of their studs to the mound for a chance at accomplishing this feat.
Green Bay, WI (July 2nd, 2013)--The Green Bay Bullfrogs did not find themselves in the midst of a playoff chase on Tuesday, but they put on a heck of a show for their home fans in a 10-1 route of Wisconsin Rapids. They were led by one hitter in particular.
Rochester, Minn (July 1st, 2013)--The calendar flipped to July on Monday, and little changed in the league. With Madison and Waterloo both winning, the leads in each division were held.
