August 2009
Brown Keeps Beetles Alive In North Division Race
It was a must-win game for the Beetles, as Nick Brown (Iowa) turned in a sparkling performance. He threw seven innings and allowed two earned runs while striking out four and walking none. His only mistake was a two run homerun to Cody Fick (Evansville).
Drobnick Earns Save In Woodchucks Victory
Anthony Drobnick (Washington State) picked up his fourth save of the season after throwing two scoreless innings. Drobnick did not allow a hit, walked one and struck out one in the Woodchucks victory over Eau Claire. This is Drobnick's second Pitcher of the Night Award (July 19).
Handley Harnesses Huskies
Mitch Handley (North Alabama) held the Duluth Huskies to just one hit and one run in his seven inning complete game 2-1 victory for the Alexandria Beetles over Duluth. Handley walked just one and struck out six in the second game of the double header in Alexandria.
July 2009
Brebia Quiets ‘Cats In Extra Innings
John Brebbia (Elon) entered the game in the 10th inning after the Thunder Bay Border Cats had just re-tied the game at 5. He would strike out the first two batters he faced and retire the third on a ground ball. He then pitched a perfect bottom of the 11th after Mankato scored three runs to earn the victory for his two perfect innings of relief. Brebia recorded three strikeouts.
Castillo Flirts With No-No For Thunder Bay
Luis Castillo (Bellevue) came within three outs of the fifth no hitter in the league this season as Thunder Bay blanked Mankato 2-0. Castillo (3-2), had allowed only two base runners on a pair of errors when he gave up an infield single to pinch hitter Nick Judkins (Iowa Central CC) leading off the ninth. The righthander from Burlington, Ontario gave up a second hit and left the game going eight plus innings, allowing two hits, with no walks and twelve strikeouts.
Campbell Pulls Double Duty For Express
In the first game of the day-night doubleheader between the Eau Claire Express and Green Bay Bullfrogs Ian Campbell (Yavapai) pitched two innings and allowed only one run in the Eau Claire loss. But his most important outing came in the nightcap. Campbell came in facing a 4-2 deficit and needed to keep the game close. Campbell did just that as he pitched three scoreless innings to give the Express a chance. The Express scored one run in the fifth and two in the sixth and they took the lead 5-4 to give Campbell and the Express the win. For the day Campbell finished with 5 innings pitched, one run, three hits, one walk and 5 strikeouts.
Fyffe Battles Rain, Border Cats In Complete Game Win
In a game that was delayed three hours to start and included a ninth inning downpour Alexandria starter Matt Fyffe (Eastern Kentucky) went the distance, allowing just a single run. Fyffe struck out pinch hitter Adam Courcha (New Mexico) with the tying run at second base to end the game and preserve a 2-1 victory for Alexandria. Fyffe struck out 12 and did not walk a single batter while giving up 8 hits. He improved his record to 2-3.
Griffin Throws First No-Hitter In MoonDogs History
Tim Griffin (Rollins) completed the first no-hitter in Mankato MoonDogs history. Griffin struck out 10 batters to record the milestone no-no, the fourth in the Northwoods League this season, as he led the MoonDogs to a 6-0 victory over the St. Cloud River Bats at Franklin Rogers Park Monday night. Griffin, an All-Star this season, faced the minimum in five innings, and did not allow a runner past second base. All of his strikeouts were of the swinging variety, as he recorded two Ks in four separate innings.
Petricka Extremely Efficient In MoonDogs Win
Jake Petricka (Indiana St.) threw eight strong innings to give the MoonDogs a 6-1 win over the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers at Stewart C. Mills Field. Petricka (2-2) had his best outing of the year, allowing just five hits and one earned run in eight innings of work. He threw just 83 pitches and struck out two on the afternoon. He recorded 16 ground ball outs.
Jansen K’s 11 Bucks, Mallards Win In Extras
Despite not receiving a win for his efforts the performance by Madison's starting pitcher Matt Jansen (Purdue) shouldn't be overlooked. Jansen was extremely sharp throughout in throwing 7.1 innings while only allowing one run to lower his ERA to 2.62. He also struck out a season-high 11 batters in the no-decision. The Mallards were victorious 4-1 over Waterloo in 10 innings.
Johnson Shuts Down Huskies
The Duluth Huskies were shutdown by Alexandria’s starting pitcher Erik Johnson (Cal-Berkeley) who threw 7 innings giving up 0 runs on 6 hits. He walked just one and struck out three to improve to 3-1 on the year.
Butt Goes Distance; Blanks Mallards
Wisconsin starter Bryce Butt (Ohio) went the distance in a complete game shutout, scattering just four hits while striking out three and walking two. The Woodchucks were victorius 6-0 over the Madison Mallards in front of 6,773 fans at Warner Park.