Roach pitches 6 scoreless but Eau Claire bats go silent

Box Score

The Eau Claire Express didn’t manufacture a single run Friday night in the first of a two game series with the Duluth Huskies as they were defeated 1-0 at Wade Stadium.

Dalton Roach started for the Express and pitched well, tossing 6 scoreless innings striking out 5 and only allowing 2 hits. Teddy Cillis entered in relief of Roach in the 7^th inning and gave up the winning run after a walk and two singles.

Third baseman Brett Blackwood led the way for the Express going 2-4 as Eau Claire spread out 7 total hits.

The Express fall to 4-7 on the season as they shoot for a more eventful night tomorrow when they take on Duluth in game 2. Brody Rodning will take the mound for the Express as he makes his second start of the season..

Listen to all games live on Mix 98.1 radio and online. The Express return home on June 7 to take on the first place Waterloo Bucks. That game at Carson Park is sponsored by Regis Catholic Schools where the first 250 fans in attendance will receive a free baseball pen.