July 2009
Humphries Drives In River Bats Winning Run
Brian Humphries (Pepperdine) lined a single over the head of the second baseman in the ninth to secure a 9-8 come-from-behind win over the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers. Humphries finished the night 3-6 with two runs scored and two RBI's, including the game winner.
Giller’s 4th Hit Puts Bucks On Top
Tied in the bottom of the ninth, All-Star shortstop Michael Giller (Illinois) hit a two-out, two-RBI single to center to break the deadlock and lift the Waterloo Bucks to a 4-2 victory over Battle Creek. Giller had an outstanding night at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and two RBI. He continues to be the toughest out in the Northwoods League, leading all others with a .363 average.
Piwinica-Worms Leads Lunkers Over MoonDogs
Will Piwinica-Worms (Duke) accounted for all but one Brainerd run Sunday evening in Mankato. His 2-4 night included a two-RBI single in the second for the game's first runs, and another RBI single in the eight to give the Lunkers a two-run cushion and a 4-2 victory over the MoonDogs.
Sabourin’s Two Two-Run Hits Lead Mallards
Jerrud Sabourin (Indiana) provided the big blow with a huge 8-pitch at-bat before a two-run double to right drove in the first two runs of the game. In the seventh he provided another two-run hit to put the Mallards on top 7-2. They went on to win by the final score of 7-4 over the Wisconsin Woodchucks. Sabourin finished the night 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored.
Calhoun’s Bat, Arm Carry Express To Win
Kole Calhoun (Arizona St.) had arguably one of the most dominate nights in recent NWL history. He finished a single shy of the cycle going 3-6 with two runs and four RBI. He also pitched the final three innings, not allowing a hit while striking out five Bombers. In the bottom of the 13th with a 2-2 count Calhoun deposited the pitch over the right-center field wall to give the Express and himself the win.
Robinson’s Homer, Double, 4 RBI Lifts Bullfrogs
Kyle Robinson (Indian River State College) went 2-4 with 4 RBI to lead the Green Bay Bullfrogs to a 9-1 victory in Madison. Robinson capped Green Bay's big first inning with a homerun to deep left field, his second in three games. His first of the season came on Tuesday in Green Bay as he smashed it off the scoreboard at Jones Sign Field inside Joannes Stadium breaking a pair of lights in the process. Robinson's other hit Thursday was a RBI double to right-center.
Krizan Doubles, Homers In Bucks Win
Outfielder Jason Krizan (Dallas Baptist) cranked his first homerun of the season, hit a double, scored three runs and brought in one run in the Waterloo Bucks 12-3 rout of the Eau Claire Express.
Melendres Leads Duluth’s Offensive Outbreak
Duluth's Nathan Melendres (Miami) led a 16-hit attack for the Huskies in game two of their doubleheader with Mankato. Melendres was 4-5 with three runs, two RBI and a stolen base to help the Huskies to a 10-6 victory in 11 innings over the MoonDogs.
Holt Extends Hitting Streak With Three-Run Homer
In the third inning Greg Holt (North Carolina) put the La Crosse Loggers on top for good with a three-run blast. The Loggers would hang on for a 5-3 victory over the Eau Claire Express. With the hit Holt extended his hitting streak to a 2009 season high 18 games.
Nolen’s Big Day Leads Lunkers Over Huskies
Hunter Nolen (Northern Colorado) finished 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Lunkers to the 6-3 victory over the Duluth Huskies in Game One of their series at Mills Field. Nolen belted an RBI triple in the first to give the Lunkers their first lead, and followed with a single in the third. Then in the seventh, he busted the game open with his 2-RBI double to left-center that one-hopped the warning track. He also scored a run in the seventh, and had his hand in four of the six Lunker runs on the afternoon.
Riggins Grand Slam Breaks Mallards Homerun Record
Harold Riggins (NC State) belted his eighth home run of the year, a grand slam in the fifth to put the Mallards (25-17 overall, 6-2 second half) ahead for good en route to a 7-4 win. With two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 5th the heavy-hitting Riggins stepped to the plate. With the first pitch he saw, the right-handed slugger deposited the baseball up and over the wall in left center field for a grand slam. In giving Madison a 6-0 lead, he also set the single-season franchise record for home runs in a season with his eighth long ball of the year. He surpassed Francois Larmore (Marshall) who hit seven homers back in 2003. Riggins needs just one more home run to set the franchise record for career homers. Riggins also singled and scored in the first inning to help the Mallards get off to a fast start. He finished the night 2-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Knight Sparks Express To Victory Over MoonDogs
Leadoff man Robbie Knight (Creighton) was the catalyst all night for the Eau Claire Express in their 6-3 victory over Mankato. Knight finished 2-3 with two runs and two RBI. He also clubbed a double and a home run, his second of the year, and also added two walks.