NWL Roundup 6/9
adminThe Mankato MoonDogs continued their hot streak Tuesday night, beating Thunder Bay, and are now in sole possesion of 1st place in the North.
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Wheeler is NWL’s Third 1st Rounder
adminFormer St. Cloud River Bats' outfielder Tim Wheeler was nabbed by the Colorado Rockies with the final pick of the first round Tuesday making him the third Northwoods League alumnus to be drafted in the first round in 2009.
Jackson Joins Sanchez in 1st Round
adminFormer La Crosse Loggers' outfielder Brett Jackson became a part of the first tandem of first round picks in Northwoods League history when the Chicago Cubs chose him 31st overall.
Sanchez Makes NWL Draft History
adminFormer Battle Creek Bombers' catcher Tony Sanchez (Boston College) became the highest draft pick in Northwoods League history when he was selected 4th overall Tuesday by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Cappetta Impressive In Double Header
adminPete Cappetta (Illinois) went a combined 4-7 with a walk, four runs scored and five RBI's in Duluth's double header split with Eau Claire. He doubled and stole a base in the night cap, driving in four runs to lead the Huskies to a 10-5 victory. Cappetta is now hitting .340 on the year.
Jansen Pitches Mallards Back Into First
adminStarting pitcher Matt Jansen (2-1) (Purdue) was in control from the get-go, in posting seven innings of shutout ball while only allowing four hits. He struck out four and walked just one. The win moves the Mallards (9-3) back into a first-place tie with Battle Creek and Eau Claire.
NWL Roundup 6/8
adminEntering play Monday three teams each sat tied atop the North and South Division standings. With victories the Battle Creek Bombers (South) and Mankato MoonDogs (North) are now in first place by a half game in their respective divisions. Picture - C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek, MI.
Big Debut For Kvasnicka
adminFor the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers the addition of Michael Kvasnicka (Minnesota) proved vital in their 6-2 win Monday night in Alexandria. Kvasnicka, making his season debut, went 3-4 at the plate with two singles, a double, a walk and scored a run to pace the Lunkers.
Robertson Out Duels Gates In Rochester Victory
adminZach Robertson (Iowa) out did counterpart Aaron Gates (Pepperdine) and threw 7 shutout innings to lead the Rochester Honkers to a 1-0 victory over the La Crosse Loggers. The game was a 0-0 affair until the bottom of the 6th when Rochester was able to push a run across. Robertson allowed just four hits with seven strikeouts and two walks and improved to 2-1 on the season.
NWL Roundup 6/7
adminA make-up game from a rainout Saturday in La Crosse between the Alexandria Beetles and the Loggers was added to the two originally scheduled games Sunday in the NWL. Picture - Copeland Park in La Crosse, WI.