Erath, Patterson Added To NWL All-Star Rosters
adminThe Northwoods League has announced that pitchers Richie Erath (Florida Gulf Coast) of La Crosse and Matt Patterson (Creighton) of Duluth have been named to the NWL All-Star game.
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Stanley Cup Coming To NWL All-Star Game
adminThunder Bay native Jordan Staal screams with joy as he hoists the Stanley Cup after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. Staal and the Cup will be at the NWL All-Star game in Thunder Bay July 21.
Melendres Leads Duluth’s Offensive Outbreak
adminDuluth's Nathan Melendres (Miami) led a 16-hit attack for the Huskies in game two of their doubleheader with Mankato. Melendres was 4-5 with three runs, two RBI and a stolen base to help the Huskies to a 10-6 victory in 11 innings over the MoonDogs.
Jung Picks Up Where He Left Off
adminMankato's Adam Jung (South Alabama) moved to 3-0 on the year by pitching the last three innings of the suspended June 21st game between the MoonDogs and Duluth. Jung pitched seven innings total in the game, allowing just two hits and striking out five without allowing a run. Mankato won the game in the 14th inning.
NWL Roundup 7/13
adminFive of the six games played Monday night in the NWL were decided by two runs or less. Mankato (pictured) topped Rochester 4-3 in a afternoon affair.
Former NWL Umpire Schauffert Calls Futures Game; Home Run Derby
adminFormer NWL Umpire Matt Schauffert was behind the plate for the MLB Futures Game Sunday (pictured above). He will also officiate the Home Run Derby Monday night.
Holt Extends Hitting Streak With Three-Run Homer
adminIn the third inning Greg Holt (North Carolina) put the La Crosse Loggers on top for good with a three-run blast. The Loggers would hang on for a 5-3 victory over the Eau Claire Express. With the hit Holt extended his hitting streak to a 2009 season high 18 games.
O’Grady Lowers League Leading ERA To 1.02
adminDennis O'Grady (Duke) threw his second gem against the Duluth Huskies this season, and helped lead the Lunkers over their North Division foe, 2-1 at Mills Field. The Lunkers have now won their last four in a row, which ties a season high. O'Grady shined over eight innings of work. He retired Duluth in order in six of his eight innings, struck out six, and allowed a measly three hits. Not a single Husky base runner advanced past second on his watch. O'Grady has now won the NWL Pitcher of the Night Award three times and the Players of the Night Award once. His league leading ERA stands at 1.02.
NWL Roundup 7/12
adminSeven exciting games were played Sunday afternoon and evening across the upper Midwest in the NWL; highlighted by a walk-off Grand Slam in La Crosse (pictured).
Bullfrogs to Honor 100,000th Fan
adminGreen Bay is proud to announce that it will honor the 100,000th fan who attends a Bullfrogs’ game during this week’s four-game home stand, which starts on Sunday at 5:05 p.m.