ST. CLOUD, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (20-11) earned a game one victory against the Minot Hot Tots (6-23) with a 1-0 final score, Friday, June 30^th. In the Great Plains West division, the Rox sit among the top teams in the division.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Kolby Gartner. Gartner earned the 1^st win of his Rox career pitching a gem, a perfect game into the 6^th inning. Gartner totaled 7.0 innings pitched with 6 strikeouts, giving up just four baserunners. The right-handed arm has 21.0 innings pitched this season with a 1.29 ERA, tallying 15 strikeouts.

Kyle Jackson batted in the lone run of the day for St. Cloud, knocking home Ben Vujovich for the difference-maker. Jackson has 16 RBI this season, the 3^rd best mark on the roster. Ben Vujovich reached on a fielder’s choice. Vujovich scored for the 20^th time this season, ranking 2^nd on the roster in runs scored. John Nett was the lone batter with multiple hits in the victory, tacking on a stolen base. That was Nett’s 8^th stolen base on the year and the 35^th of his Rox career.

Owen Marsh was the first arm out of the bullpen, facing four batters in the 8^th inning and leaving the Hot Tots hitless. Mason Olson made his Rox debut, shutting down the show in the 9^th, tallying two strikeouts.

Today’s All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Kolby Gartner!

The Rox are back home tomorrow, Saturday, July 1^st, for the final game of a two-game series against the Minot Hot Tots, with a 6:35 pm first pitch. There will be a tote bag giveaway to the first 300 fans, presented by Magnifi Financial! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com

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