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Anderson Ends Mallards Playoff With Shutout
adminDixon Anderson tossed a complete game shutout and the Green Bay offense capitalized on several Madison miscues in a 5-0 win on Sunday afternoon inside Warner Park. Anderson (California) was in absolute control as he threw a variety of fastballs, changeups, and off speed pitches to earn second straight win as a starter and third consecutive on the hill. In just his fifth start on the hill, Madison (18-14, 37-29) was unable to figure him out as he recorded seven 1-2-3 innings. Anderson struck the mid-90s on the radar gun near the end of the contest as he fanned seven batters, walked one, and scattered five hits. Green Bay (16-17, 30-36) also earned its fifth shutout win of the season.
Anderson Ends Mallards Playoff With Shutout
adminDixon Anderson tossed a complete game shutout and the Green Bay offense capitalized on several Madison miscues in a 5-0 win on Sunday afternoon inside Warner Park. Anderson (California) was in absolute control as he threw a variety of fastballs, changeups, and off speed pitches to earn second straight win as a starter and third consecutive on the hill. In just his fifth start on the hill, Madison (18-14, 37-29) was unable to figure him out as he recorded seven 1-2-3 innings. Anderson struck the mid-90s on the radar gun near the end of the contest as he fanned seven batters, walked one, and scattered five hits. Green Bay (16-17, 30-36) also earned its fifth shutout win of the season.
Berge’s Blasts Lead Lunkers Rout
adminT.J. Berge (Northern Colorado) belted two home runs and knocked in four as Brainerd Lakes Area hammered Thunder Bay 14-3. Berge hit a three run homer in a six-run second inning and added a solo shot in the seventh as the Lunkers improved their record to 18-16.
NWL Roundup 8/9
adminThe La Crosse Loggers (pictured) clinched the South Division 2nd half title by defeating the Mankato MoonDogs to go along with Madison's loss at home to Green Bay.
Handley, Mower Dominant Saturday
adminBoth Alexandria's Mitch Handley (North Alabama) and Thunder Bay's Randy Mower (St. Joseph's) were dominant Saturday pitching complete-game shutouts. Handley (pictured) blanked Brainerd Lakes Area 5-0 on three hits, two walks and five strikeouts. Mower allowed four hits and no walks while striking out one in his 6-0 masterpiece at Duluth.
Engell’s Blast Keeps La Crosse on Top
adminChris Engell (San Diego) of La Crosse launched a game-winning 3-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning to cap off a 5-run ninth for the Loggers in their wild 11-10 victory against Waterloo. The Bucks had taken a 4-run lead with a 7-run inning in the top of the ninth, but Engell's homer kept the Loggers in first place.
NWL Roundup 8/8
adminThe La Crosse Loggers used an incredible comeback at Copeland Park (pictured) to maintain their lead in the South Division race while the Rochester Honkers clinched the North Division 2nd half title Saturday.
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.
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.