July 11, 2021
Waterloo, IA – After falling behind early, St. Cloud (29-9) scored the final seven runs of the game to pull away for an 8-2 win and clinch the sweep of Waterloo (23-17).
The Rox erupted for four runs in the fifth inning which started with a two-RBI single off the bat of Jack Winkler (San Francisco). Those two runs gave the Rox the lead for good and St. Cloud tallied two more for good measure to extend the advantage to three runs.
In the ninth inning, St. Cloud added even more insurance with three runs across home plate. Cody Kelly (Minnesota) had the big hit to start the rally, sending a double off the right-field wall to bring in two more runs and extend the lead.
The bullpen had a huge day as Collin Romel (Kent State) made his first appearance as a reliever and threw three and two-thirds shutout innings, only allowing one hit on the day.
The Rox all-star closer Kevin Davis (USC Upstate) came on and got the final four outs to record his fifth save of the season. Davis struck out the first three batters he faced, including a three-pitch punchout to get out of a jam in the eighth.
For a full box score from Sunday’s game, click here.
St. Cloud was able to maintain their spot at the top of the Northwoods League with the win and extended its lead over Mankato, who lost 2-0 on Sunday. For the full Northwoods League standings, click here.
The Rox return home after winning three out of four on the road trip to face the La Crosse Loggers for two games. First pitch from Joe Faber Field is scheduled for 7:05 pm on Monday evening.
The St. Cloud Rox are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 27th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, over 250 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and MLB Gold Glove finalist and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TOR). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.stcloudrox.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rox as your favorite team.
