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July 2009

Gullickson Wins Pitchers Duel In Bullfrogs 1-0 Win

July 12th, 2009|

It was Craig Gullickson’s afternoon at Jones Sign Field at Joannes Stadium as he outperformed Chase Porch with 8 innings of one-hit ball against the Alexandria Beetles on Sunday afternoon for a 1-0 victory. Gullickson (Clemson) fanned eight batters tying his season-high in strikeouts, which was recorded in his last outing. Throughout his eight innings on the hill, he tallied six 1-2-3 frames to earn his fourth win of the season and second consecutive.

Simon Shuts Out St. Cloud

July 11th, 2009|

The story of the night was the pitching by La Crosse starting pitcher Kyle Simon (Arizona). Simon pitched a complete game shutout allowing only three hits on the night to improve his record to 5-2. Simon put on quite a show for the 3,399 fans at Copeland Park with only one recorded out reaching the outfield. Besides the three hits allowed and the one out that left the infield, the remaining 26 outs were scattered between groundouts, infield pop outs, and strikeouts. The Loggers completed the two game series sweep over the visiting St. Cloud River Bats with the 6-0 victory.

Mergen Tosses Complete Game Shutout For Lunkers

July 10th, 2009|

Even though 11 men reached base for the Bullfrogs, starter Brad Mergen (Indian Hills CC) didn't allow a single run to score in his complete game performance. Mergen fought back time-and-time again against Green Bay and continued to shine when it mattered most. He allowed a measly four hits, walked six, and struck out six in nine innings. In addition, he picked up his third victory of the year and dropped his ERA to 2.10.

Self, Ringenberg Lead Madison, Eau Claire

July 9th, 2009|

Madison pitcher Derek Self (Louisville) was in command throughout the night in only allowing one unearned run in eight innings of work. He (2-1) scattered five hits and lowered his ERA to 3.22 on the year. Honorable Mention: Jon Ringenberg (Baylor) allowed just three hits over eight innings, with no walks and three strikeouts to help Eau Claire snap their losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Thunder Bay.

Mower’s 8 Shutout Innings Lead ‘Cats

July 8th, 2009|

Randy Mower (St. Joseph's) pitched eight shutout innings as Thunder Bay blanked the first half South Division champ Eau Claire 7-0. Mower evened his record to 3-3 allowing just five hits, while walking two and striking out four.

Rose Impressive In Debut With Waterloo

July 7th, 2009|

Waterloo Bucks’ starting pitcher C.J. Rose (Jefferson C.C.) made sure he made the most of his first start in the Northwoods League. Rose, combining with Tim Ryan (Minnesota) and Zach Cooper (Central Michigan), helped lift the Waterloo Bucks to a 3-0 win over the LaCrosse Loggers. He threw seven innings of three-hit ball and struck out six before Ryan and Cooper cleaned up the final two frames.

Robertson Shuts Out Huskies

July 6th, 2009|

Matt Robertston (Barton CC) pitched a complete game eight-hit shutout as Thunder Bay blanked Duluth 6-0 for its sixth straight win. Robertson, the younger brother of Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Roberston, improved to 4-3 by striking out five and walking none.

Fyffe Gives Beetles Another Solid Start

July 5th, 2009|

Matt Fyffe (Eastern Kentucky University) pitched very effectively early for the Alexandria Beetles. Fyffe did not figure in the decision as the Beetles defeated the Rochester Honkers in extra innings. In his six innings of work Fyffe allowed just a single, unearned run on four hits while striking out six.

Miller Dominate Out Of Beetles Bullpen

July 4th, 2009|

Alexandria relief pitcher Matt Miller (Michigan) did an excellent job shutting down the Bombers in the late innings. Miller entered the game in the eighth and pitched three innings of one-hit baseball. Miller would strike out seven batters, striking out the side in both the seventh and the eighth innings, and record his second victory of the season.

Baruwa Lights Out For Mallards

July 3rd, 2009|

Dan Burawa (St. John's) entered the game in the sixth inning for the Madison Mallards and continued his recent dominance of opposing hitters by striking out seven batters in four innings to close out the Madison victory over the Wisconsin Woodchucks.

Sandersius Derails Express

July 2nd, 2009|

Wisconsin Woodchucks starter Gabe Sandersius (Dallas) pitched all the way until the final out to pick up the victory in a 3-0 victory over first half South Division champion Eau Claire. Sandersius threw a gem for the Woodchucks, allowing just two hits in 8.2 innings of shutout baseball.

Gagnon’s Gem Gives Honkers Win

July 1st, 2009|

The Honkers got a gem from starter Drew Gagnon (Long Beach State) Wednesday to defeat the Duluth Huskies 6-0. Over seven innings Gagnon allowed just a single hit and two walks while striking out seven and allowing no runs to cross the plate. Gagnon’s effort earned him the win, moving his record to 3-1 on the season. Honorable Mention: Bryce Uhrig (Pepperdine) picked up his second win of the year, tossing seven innings of one-hit ball for the Alexandria Beetles. At one point, the righty faced 19 straight Waterloo batters without allowing a hit. He struck out four and walked two and gave up an unearned run in the Beetles 5-1 victory.

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