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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Griffin Throws First No-Hitter In MoonDogs History
adminTim Griffin (Rollins) completed the first no-hitter in Mankato MoonDogs history. Griffin struck out 10 batters to record the milestone no-no, the fourth in the Northwoods League this season, as he led the MoonDogs to a 6-0 victory over the St. Cloud River Bats at Franklin Rogers Park Monday night. Griffin, an All-Star this season, faced the minimum in five innings, and did not allow a runner past second base. All of his strikeouts were of the swinging variety, as he recorded two Ks in four separate innings.
Moore Slugs Border Cats Past Beetles
adminWalker Moore (Cal State Fullerton) had two doubles and a home run for the Thunder Bay Border Cats in their 11-2 thrashing of the Alexandria Beetles at Port Arthur Stadium. Moore was 3-5 with two runs scored, an RBI and hit by pitch.
U.S. Military All-Stars In Green Bay
adminThe Green Bay Bullfrogs will host the U.S. Military All-Stars Baseball Team as they battle All-Stars from the Northeast Wisconsin Baseball League at Joannes Stadium on July 30th at 6:35 p.m. The U.S. Military All-Stars are a touring baseball team of both retired and active military members.