June 2011
Reida Keeps Mankato Undefeated
Matt Reida (Kentucky) of the Mankato MoonDogs had an unforgettable night at the plate on Monday. Reida was 4-for-6 with three RBIs and one run scored to help the MoonDogs defeat the Duluth Huskies 11-9. Reida doubled twice in the game and is currently hitting .259 with eight RBIs. The 5'11' 175-pound infielder was taken in the 47th round by the Chicago White Sox.
Beyer Brings It at the Plate
From Wisconsin-Whitewater, Matt comes to the Honkers as a NWL rookie. Batting 2.73 for the Warhawks, Matt played in 47 of 50 games this past season. Second on the team in stolen bases with 11, Matt adds more speed to the Honkers. He also had a little pop in his bat during the Warhawks season, hitting three round trippers and 9 doubles, with one triple.
Golden Impressive for Mallards
Jay Golden (Blackhawk CC) had a very nice night Saturday night for the Madison Mallards as they beat the La Crosse Loggers 14-2. The Davenport, Iowa native was 3-for-5 with four runs scored and two RBI. Two of Golden's three hits were doubles. Golden hit .419 this past season for Blackhawk CC and scored 121 times in his short career.
Sommerfeld Paces Mankato Offense
Scott Sommerfeld (Missouri) paced the Mankato MoonDogs offense Friday night as they exploded for sixteen runs on fifteen hits against the Rochester Honkers. Sommerfeld and the MoonDogs beat the Honkers 16-6 at Franklin Rogers Park. The 6'1'' designated hitter drove in three runs and scored every time he reached base Friday night. Sommerfeld is currently hitting .417 for the MoonDogs who are off to a hot 3-0 start.
Wass Swinging Hot Bat for Brainerd
Wade Wass (Meridian CC) was 3-for-5 in a Lunkers win against the Alexandria Beetles on Thursday night. Wass drove in three runs and scored two to help the Lunkers to victory and is currently hitting .400 in 2011. Wass spent 2011 with Meridian Community College in Florida where he hit .370 in 48 games and had 11 home runs and 39 RBIs.
McQuillan Powers Mallards with Four Hits
Mike McQuillan (Iowa) led the Madison Mallards to victory on opening night against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters with a four hit night. The athletic left-handed hitting infielder was 4-for-5 on the night with a run scored and a stolen base. The junior infielder finished the season as the Hawkeye's best hitter with a .330 average and 31 RBI.
August 2010
McGuiggan Powers Express
Steve McGuiggan (Illinois-Chicago) blasted two home runs Sunday afternoon to lead the Eau Claire Express to a 2010 NWL Championship. McGuiggan, an Apple Valley, MN native, hit two-run home runs in the 3rd and 5th inning to give Eau Claire a 4-0 lead. The 5'11'' righty finished the afternoon 3-for-4 with two runs scored and four RBI. The center fielder for Eau Claire also threw out Andrew Mendenhall (Oregon) in the top of the 5th as he was trying to score the Honkers 1st run of the game.
Elder At It Again for Rochester
Chris Elder (Oral Roberts) was at it again for the Rochester Honkers as he drove in three runs to propel the Honkers into a decisive game three in the Summer Collegiate World Series. Elder only had one hit on the night, but made it count as he blasted a three-run homer in the 4th inning. The left handed hitting Elder scored three runs on the night, drove in three and walked three times.
McGuiggan Leads Express Offense
Steve McGuiggan of the Eau Claire Express had two hits in game one of the Summer Collegiate World Series. The 5'11'' 195-pound righty was 2-for-4 on the night with one RBI and one run scored. One of McGuiggan's two hits was a home run, his 1st of the postseason.
Fadness Leads Express
Nolan Fadness (Wisconsin Oshkosh) scored three runs from his leadoff position Thursday night. Fadness was 2-for-5 on the night with three runs scored. The speedy left fielder is hitting .300 in the playoffs and hopes to continue his hot hitting into the Summer Collegiate World Series.
Wright Hits Game Winning Homer
Davy Wright (Texas Christian) of the Rochester Honkers did not have the prettiest stat line against the River Bats as he went 1-for5, but his lone hit sent the Honkers to the NWL Championship Series. Wright blasted a solo home run in the 12th inning that broke a 2-2. The 6’1’’ infielder gave the Honkers a 3-2 lead while the home run was the 2nd of the season for Wright.
Perfect Night for Elder
Rochester Honker Chris Elder (Oral Roberts) had a huge night off of NWL Pitcher of the Year Jason Wheeler. Elder was a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one run scored. The left handed hitting Elder broke the game open with a three-run homer in the 4th. Elder also walked two times in the 8-2 victory.