Eau Claire, WI – The Eau Claire Express got the win to end a short road trip to Mankato. The hits came early and often for the crew as the Express earned a 4-2 victory over the MoonDogs.
Eau Claire started off strong, scoring two runs in the top of the 2nd and one run in the third. The Express sent eight batters to the plate in the 2nd. Nick Brueser (Stanford) led off with a single, followed by a single from David LaManna (Notre Dame). Phillip Sikes (New Mexico) would drive in Brueser on an RBI single. After Devon Garcia (Ohio) singled to load the bases, LaManna ran into home on a fielder’s choice hit by Noah Sifrit (Oklahoma State). Scott Ogrin (Cal Poly) displayed some power again tonight as he crushed a solo shot over the left field fence to put the Express up 3-0 in the top of the 3rd inning. The final Express run would come in the 8th inning as Sikes scored on a Garcia RBI single. Phillip Sikes shined at the plate going 4-5 with a double, three singles, an RBI, and a run scored.
Pitching was another key factor for the Express. Justin Revels (Illinois-Springfield) earned the win after tossing 6.1 innings pitched and giving up two runs on six hits. Zach Grech (Stanford) worked 1.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen. Phillip Sikes would come in to close the game in the 9th. He struck out two on the way to his fourth save of the season.
Eau Claire returns home on Saturday, June 23rd for a 6:35 pm first pitch. The game is presented by Window World & A+ Insulation. The ZOOperstars will perform throughout the game, youth jerseys will be given away to fans! Nick Anderson and the Skinny Lovers will perform on the plaza prior to the game. Pregame band is presented by OakLeaf Clinics.
Season tickets and 5-Game Packs are on sale now. 5-Game Packs include a reserved seat, Express jersey, Express hat, Express mug, and unlimited food and beverage for $70. Click here to purchase your 5-Game Pack online and we will contact you about your seats. You can also call us at (715)839-7788. Jersey sizes will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
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The Eau Claire Express are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Now in its 25th anniversary season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 20 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 190 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (BOS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (TOR). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.eauclaireexpress.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Express as your favorite team.