StarTribune Looks at the Life of an NWL Umpireadmin
Recap of Thursday’s Action in the NWLadmin
Willmar’s Russell Shuts Down Huskiesadmin
Loggers Duo Drives in Seven Runsadmin
South Division Playoff Race Comes Down to Final Day
adminAs the Northwoods League enters its final day of the first-half of the season, the South Division has four teams that could end up with the best winning percentage in the division or tied for the best winning percentage in the division. Meanwhile, Mankato clinched the First-Half Championship in the North Division earlier in the week.
Battle Creek Wins South Division 1st Halfadmin
Willman Lowers League Best ERA
adminJoe Willman (Northern Colorado) was electric on the mound Tuesday night for Brainerd Lakes Area. The 6’0’’ lefty form Aurora, CO allowed only two hits in 8.0 innings of work against the Thunder Bay Border Cats. Willman is now 4-0 on the season in six appearances and has 34 strikeouts in 36.0 innings pitched. His ERA dropped to a Northwoods League best 0.75.
Lucas Accounts for 3 hits, 6 runs
adminJeremy Lucas (Indiana State) performed well on Tuesday night against for the Waterloo Bucks against the La Crosse Loggers at Riverfront Stadium. Lucas was 3-for-4 on the night with three runs scored and three RBIs. The catcher is now hitting .275 in 102 at-bats.
South Still Undecided After Tuesday’s Games
adminThe first-half championship in the South Division is still up for grabs after the second-to-last day of the first-half of the Northwoods League season. Madison, Battle Creek, and Eau Claire remain in contention.