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NWL Roundup 7/29
adminThe La Crosse Loggers moved within a half game of first place in the South with a 10-2 route of first place Madison. Eau Claire and Green Bay (pictured) split a double header in Eau Claire.
Life On The Road
adminA look at two days in Madison with the Eau Claire Express courtesy of Eau Claire Leader-Telegram staff writer Justin Harings. Photo courtesy of staff photographer Shane Opatz.
Conway Runs Through Express
adminAaron Conway (Missouri St.) finished 6-for-10 on the day in the Green Bay Bullfrogs double header split with Eau Claire. Conway's speed was on full display as he had a triple, scored four runs, stole three bases, and drove in one.
Campbell Pulls Double Duty For Express
adminIn the first game of the day-night doubleheader between the Eau Claire Express and Green Bay Bullfrogs Ian Campbell (Yavapai) pitched two innings and allowed only one run in the Eau Claire loss. But his most important outing came in the nightcap. Campbell came in facing a 4-2 deficit and needed to keep the game close. Campbell did just that as he pitched three scoreless innings to give the Express a chance. The Express scored one run in the fifth and two in the sixth and they took the lead 5-4 to give Campbell and the Express the win. For the day Campbell finished with 5 innings pitched, one run, three hits, one walk and 5 strikeouts.
NWL Roundup 7/28
adminAll three teams a top both the North and South Divisions were victorious Tuesday night. La Crosse (pictured) is 3rd in the South but just 1.5 games out. Photo: Peter Thomson
NWL Alumnus Willingham Hits Two Grand Slams
adminNorthwoods League Alumnus Josh Willingham became the 13th player in Major League Baseball history to hit two grand slams in one game Monday night.
The Bomber Boys
adminThe Battle Creek Bombers' Alan and Craig Denman are brothers from Blackhawk, Pa. and have been a big part of what has been the best season in Bombers team history.
Renda Helps Bats Bounce Back
adminTony Renda (California) was a pefect 3-3 with four runs for the River Bats in their 8-4 win over Mankato, one night after getting no-hit. Renda reached base in all five of his plate apperances, tripling, singling twice and adding a walk, hit by pitch and stolen base.
Fyffe Battles Rain, Border Cats In Complete Game Win
adminIn a game that was delayed three hours to start and included a ninth inning downpour Alexandria starter Matt Fyffe (Eastern Kentucky) went the distance, allowing just a single run. Fyffe struck out pinch hitter Adam Courcha (New Mexico) with the tying run at second base to end the game and preserve a 2-1 victory for Alexandria. Fyffe struck out 12 and did not walk a single batter while giving up 8 hits. He improved his record to 2-3.