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.
Thunder Bay, Ontario (July 1st, 2013)--Perhaps the beginning of July will bring new fortune to both the Thunder Bay Border Cats and their starting pitcher Clint Knoblauch (Florida Gulf Coast). Things certainly got off to a good start on Monday.
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.
