Robertson New NWL Strikeout King
adminZach Robertson (Iowa) now holds the Northwoods League record for career strikeouts with 251. Robertson (pictured) struck out 11 in a 12-2 win against Madison on Thursday night to claim the record.
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Oh’s Big Night Best Of Many For St. Cloud
adminDanny Oh (California) had the best day at the plate for St. Cloud, going 4-for-5 with two runs and three RBI. Oh hit one of three home runs on the night for the River Bats as they stayed alive in the North Division playoff race with a 16-6 pounding of Rochester. Oh also walked and stole a base. Brian Humphries and Matt Fanelli both had three hits including homeruns for the River Bats.
Hudson K’s 10 Lunkers
adminCurtis Hudson (Elgin CC) was brilliant Friday in Brainerd. Hudson threw 8 innings allowing just one run on six hits and one walk. He racked up 10 strikeouts on the evening as Alexandria defeated the Lunkers 11-1.
NWL Roundup 8/6
adminGreen Bay (pictured) knocked off Battle Creek Thursday. Rochester dropped their magic number to 1 in the North while La Crosse took back first place in the South.
Knight Ignites Loggers Offense
adminLa Crosse Loggers shortstop Austin Knight (Dallas Baptist) ignited the offensive explosion that put the Loggers back in first place Thursday. Knight was 4-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. He also walked and stole a base in the Loggers 11-2 victory over Eau Claire.
Gumieny Tosses Second Shutout
adminKyle Gumieny (Southeast Missouri State) threw his second shutout of the season as the Wisconsin Woodchucks dominated the Waterloo Bucks in a 9-0 victory Thursday night. Gumieny, who lowered his ERA to 2.54 with the win, went the distance and scattered seven hits while striking out eight. He did not walk a batter.
NWL Roundup 8/5
adminThe Rochester Honkers (pictured) overcame a seven run deficit to defeat Madison 15-9 and stretch their lead in the North to 3.5 games. Madison saw their lead in the South shrink to just a half game.
Baumgartner Single Wins It In 10th For Huskies
adminTodd Baumgartner's (Arkansas St) fourth hit of the night was a big one as he drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Duluth Huskies the victory over Mankato. Baumgartner was 4-5 with the RBI in Duluth's 2-1 win over the first half North Division champions.
Butt Improves To 7-0 With Complete Game
adminThe Woodchucks Bryce Butt (Ohio) improved to an impressive 7-0 on the season by pitching a four-hit, one-run complete game. He held Waterloo to only one hit through the first seven innings and did not walk a batter.
NWL Roundup 8/4
adminThe North Division first half champion Mankato MoonDogs (pictured) out-slugged the Alexandria Beetles 16-12 Tuesday while Rochester and Madison lengthened their division leads.