NWL Roundup 6/23
adminThe Rochester Honkers (pictured) started off a full slate of action in the NWL Tuesday with a matinee double-header sweep of the Wisconsin Woodchucks at Mayo Field.
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Sequeira Helps Honkers To Doubleheader Sweep
adminP.J. Sequeira (Oral Roberts) and the rest of his Rochester Honkers had a big day, sweeping a double-header against the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Sequeira went a combined 5-7 with a double, home run, hit-by-pitch, three runs and four RBI's.
Griffin Continues Dominance For MoonDogs
adminTim Griffin (Rollins) hurled yet another masterpiece as the righthander held St. Cloud to no runs on just three hits over seven innings, to give the MoonDogs a season-high fifth straight victory. Griffin moved to 2-1 on the season and combined with Chris Garrison (Oregon) to hurl the fifth MoonDogs shutout of the year. Griffin's ERA now stands at a paltry 1.10, with 39 strikeouts in 32.2 innings.
NWL Roundup 6/22
adminJust two games were on the Monday night schedule as the South Division leading Eau Claire Express continued their amazing first half with a 6 run explosion in the top of the 9th inning to win in Waterloo.
Giller Crushes Go-Ahead Grand Slam For Waterloo
adminWith two outs and the bases loaded in the eighth inning and the game tied Michael Giller (Illinois) waited the count out to 3-2 and then delivered the pitch over the right field wall for a 9-5 lead for the Waterloo Bucks. Giller ended the evening with two hits and five at-bats, sparking a team offensive output that featured seven hits. Despite Giller's heroics the South Division leading Eau Claire Express would answer with a 6-run top of the ninth to claim the victory. Giller was named the NWL Player of the Night on June 18th after delivering another two-strike, two-out clutch hit for the Bucks; a double that scored the tying run in a Waterloo victory.
Fyffe Goes The Distance To Blank Huskies
adminMatt Fyffe (Eastern Kentucky) was sensational on the hill for the Alexandria Beetles, blanking the Duluth Huskies 3-0 at Wade Stadium. Fyffe (1-1) surrendered six hits in the complete game shutout, walking two while striking out a season high five. Fyffe didn’t allow a runner past second base all night.
NWL Roundup 6/21
adminTwo games were suspended, including the showdown between South Division leaders Eau Claire and Madison, and one was postponed but four exciting games were completed Sunday in the NWL. Pictured: Green Bay's Zach Varce (Portland).
Mutcheson Leads ‘Chucks to Victory
adminLeading the way for Wisconsin in their 4-2 victory over La Crosse was Mike Mutcheson who was 2-4 with a run scored. Mutcheson (New Mexico JC) had two of the Woodchucks five doubles on the night.
Varce Strikes out Nine in Bullfrogs 2-0 Win
adminIt was Green Bay starter Zach Varce who won the pitcher’s duel on Sunday afternoon, as the Bullfrogs dropped the Waterloo Bucks in a 2-0 win. Varce (Portland) fanned nine Bucks’ batters and surrendered three hits over seven innings on the hill to earn his first win of the season. Varce pushed his league leading strikeout total to 49, which are 17 more than Tim Griffin (Rollins) of Mankato.
NWL Roundup 6/20
adminThe Eau Claire Express won round 1 of the heavyweight battle in the NWL South Division fight for first place over the Madison Mallards on Saturday night at Carson Park (pictured).