NWL Roundup 6/6
adminRain and cold was the story for three games scheduled for eastern Wisconsin but four other games were completed Saturday night.
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Six Saves Already for Kline
adminDevan Kline (Central Michigan) punched out two in a scoreless ninth inning against Green Bay to pick up his sixth save for the 8-1 Eau Claire Express.Kline hasn't allowed a run in his six appearances totaling ten strikeouts in seven innings of work.
McClain Muscles Mallards to Victory
adminAdam McClain (Memphis) had a couple big at-bats late in the game Friday that ended when he muscled a grand slam over the left field wall at the Duck Pond. Rochester's Rance Roundy (UNLV) also had a night that is very worthy of mention.
NWL Roundup 6/5
adminA walk-off Grand Slam highlights a full Friday night slate in the Northwoods League.
Gagnon Effective in Debut
adminDrew Gagnon (Long Beach State) arrived to Rochester, MN for the first time Wednesday, and on Thursday pitched the Rochester Honkers to a much needed victory. Gagnon made his debut for Rochester, starting on the hill against Mankato a day after the Honkers lost a pair of games to the MoonDogs (one a previous suspended game). Gagnon tossed six innings, allowing only three hits and one run while fanning nine. He departed the contest with a 4-1 lead and the Honkers were able to hold on for a 4-3 wins.
Riggins Continues to Rake
adminHarold Riggins (NC State) becomes the first two-time Northwoods League Player of the Night of the season after putting together another big game at the Duck Pond.
NWL Roundup 6/4
adminFour one-run games, a two-run game, and two blowouts were part of Thursday nights action in the Northwoods League.
Sanchez Improves to 2-0; Express 6-1
adminGera Sanchez (New Mexico JC) improved his record to 2-0 on the season and the Express improved to 6-1. The Express defeated the Brainerd Lunkers 6-2 in game one of a two game series. Sanchez, who made his first start since opening day, pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out seven batters in his work for first place Eau Claire (6-1).
Fick Leads MoonDogs Over Honkers
adminCody Fick (Evansville) stole the show in Wednesday's game with Rochester. Fick came a triple short of the cycle, going 4-5 with a run and three RBI. Fick raised his average 169 points to .269 with his outburst, pacing a 13-hit MoonDog attack against the Honkers. Fick delivered a two-run bomb to deep left field to put Mankato up 3-0 in the 3rd inning.
NWL Roundup 6/3
adminOne full week is complete in the 2009 NWL season. The Eau Claire Express sit atop the South Division with a 6-1 record while the Alexandria Beetles are pacing the North at 5-2.