LA CROSSE, WI – The St. Cloud Rox (12-6) split the series against the La Crosse Loggers (4-12), dropping game two with a 5-2 final score, Friday, June 16^th. In the Great Plains West division, the Rox sit among the top teams in the division.

The final pitcher for St. Cloud was Tommy Gross. Gross gave the Rox 2.0 innings of relief pitching, striking out three batters. He has yet to give up an earned run over three appearances, striking out seven batters in 6.0 innings pitched.

Ike Mezzenga was the main source of offense for St. Cloud, with a double and a home run, batting two runs in. Mezzenga got the Rox offense started early with a solo home run in the 1^st inning, his 1^st of the season. Ozzie Pratt had a leadoff double in the 8^th inning, coming around to score for St. Cloud. Pratt has two doubles in just five games. Matt Goetzmann had three hits in the series, with a single in game two while drawing a walk in the 9^th.

Hunter Day made his 3^rd start of the 2023 season for St. Cloud, tossing his best outing of the season. Day went 5.0 innings, giving up just three hits and one earned run, striking out a season-high seven batters. Owen Marsh was the first pitcher out of the bullpen, throwing 1.0 inning and striking out a batter.

Today’s All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Hunter Day!

The Rox return to the Rock Pile tomorrow, Saturday, June 17^th, for a 6:05 pm first pitch against the Bismarck Larks. The 17^th is National Mascot Day! Come watch mascots of all kinds and from all over compete in the Mascot Olympics! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com

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