DULUTH, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (24-14) took game four of a four-game series against the Duluth Huskies (17-19) with a 6-4 final score, Friday, July 7^th. The Rox have three wins over four games in the second half.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Piercen McElyea. McElyea made his team-leading 6^th start for the Rox, with 5.0 innings pitched and three strikeouts, giving up just two earned runs. Over a team-high 33.1 innings pitched, McElyea has tallied 27 strikeouts with a 1.89 ERA.

Kyle Jackson continues to impress in his 1^st season in St. Cloud, tallying a home run and two walks while driving in a run and scoring three times. Jackson has drawn 31 walks this season, tied for the league-leading mark. His 27 runs scored are also tied for the team high. Anthony Mata had two hits, a walk, and three RBI, driving in two runs in the 6^thinning to extend the lead for St. Cloud. Jackson Hauge reached base twice in the victory, scoring once.

Garrett Mclaughlin got through 2.0 innings pitched, with his defense turning a double play in both the 6^th and the 7^thinnings. Andrew Morones struck out two batters while working through the 8^th inning for St. Cloud. Micah Ashman brought the win home in the 9^th inning, striking out three batters in his 2^nd appearance.

Today’s All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Kyle Jackson!

The Rox continue their road trip to take on the Bismarck Larks tomorrow, Saturday, July 8^th, with a 6:35 first pitch. Th­e Rox return home on July 11^th for a 6:35 first pitch against the Willmar Stingers! It will be “Twosday” at the ballpark, “Two For One Miller Lite”, presented by Miller Lite! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com

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