June 29, 2023
ST. CLOUD, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (19-11) earned the sweep against the La Crosse Loggers (10-20) with a 3-2 final score, Thursday, June 29th. In the Great Plains West division, the Rox sit among the top teams in the division.
The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Piercen McElyea. McElyea had another efficient outing for St. Cloud, going 6.0 innings, striking out four batters while giving up two earned runs. McElyea has a 1.59 ERA over 28.1 innings pitched this season, tallying 24 strikeouts.
Ben Vujovich was the hero in night two, with two RBI, plating St. Cloud’s first run as well as the game-winning run on a single in the 8th inning. Vujovich has 10 RBI this season. Sawyer Smith had another quality day at the plate, leading off the 8th with a single and coming around to score. He has three hits, two RBI and a run scored over his first two games. Kyle Jackson had a hit and a run scored, extending his hitting streak to four games.
Tommy Gross was the lone arm out of the bullpen. Gross went 3.0 innings pitched in his 5th appearance of the season, shutting out the Loggers with three strikeouts and earning his 3rd win. Gross has been elite this season, throwing 13.2 shutout innings, tallying 15 strikeouts.
Today’s All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Tommy Gross!
The Rox are back home tomorrow, Friday, June 30th, for the start of a two-game series against the Minot Hot Tots, with a 7:05 pm first pitch. It will be a Military Appreciation Night. There will be a game jersey auction to benefit Pawsitivity Service Dogs for Military Veterans, presented by St. Cloud Financial Credit Union! It will also be a Friday Fireworks night, celebrating the 4th of July! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com
