NWL All-Star Events To Be Video Webcasted
adminThroughout the day Tuesday fans of the Northwoods League will be able to log on to NorthwoodsLeague.tv to view the Scouting Combine and Home Run Derby in addition to the 15th Annual NWL All-Star Game.
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20 NWL Alumni Named Minor League All-Stars
adminA total of 20 Northwoods League alumni were voted All-Stars in their respective Minor League Baseball systems.
Piwinica-Worms Leads Lunkers Over MoonDogs
adminWill Piwinica-Worms (Duke) accounted for all but one Brainerd run Sunday evening in Mankato. His 2-4 night included a two-RBI single in the second for the game's first runs, and another RBI single in the eight to give the Lunkers a two-run cushion and a 4-2 victory over the MoonDogs.
Drobnick Throws 3 Shutout Innings Of Relief For W
adminAnthony Drobnick (Washington State) picked up the victory in three innings of shutout relief for the Wisconsin Woodchucks in a 5-4 victory over Green Bay. Drobnick allowed just one hit and struck out four over the final three innings to set the stage for the 'Chucks to score the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth.
NWL Roundup 7/18
adminA pair of 1-0 games won by Alexandria and Duluth highlighted Saturdays action in the NWL. NWL Player Of The Night Jerrud Sabourin (Indiana) is pictured.
Sabourin’s Two Two-Run Hits Lead Mallards
adminJerrud Sabourin (Indiana) provided the big blow with a huge 8-pitch at-bat before a two-run double to right drove in the first two runs of the game. In the seventh he provided another two-run hit to put the Mallards on top 7-2. They went on to win by the final score of 7-4 over the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Sabourin finished the night 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored.
Handley Wins Duel Of All-Stars
adminAlexandria's Mitch Handley (North Alabama) and Battle Creek's Matt Talley (The Citadel), both heading to the All-Star game, tossed gems Saturday night. Both went the distance. Both didn't allow an earned run. But only one could win. And, for the first time in over a month, it was Handley, getting just one run of support, coming out victorious. The junior didn't allow a hit past the sixth inning, and racked up four strikeouts while walking only one. His counterpart Talley, was just as impressive, fanning five in eight innings of work.
NWL Roundup 7/17
adminIt was an exciting Friday night in the NWL. Highlighted by Kole Calhoun's (pictured) walk-off homerun and three hitless innings pitched to earn the win in Eau Claire's 6-5, 13 inning victory over Battle Creek.
Express Closer Kline Ready To Begin Pro Career
adminJust prior to the matchup between the Eau Claire Express and Mankato MoonDogs in Mankato on July 10th, Express pitcher Devan Kline was pulled from the Express dugout and taken to the MoonDogs offices. The San Francisco Giants had faxed a contract offer for the junior right-hander from Central Michigan.
Kvasnicka, Sabourin Headed To NWL All-Star Game
adminBrainerd’s Michael Kvasnicka (Minnesota) and Madison’s Jerrud Sabourin (Indiana) have been added to the Northwoods League All-Star rosters. They replace Alexandria’s Tim Roberson (Florida Gulf Coast) and Madison’s Mark Ginther (Oklahoma St.) who will not be able to participate.