DULUTH, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (29-17) grabbed the final game of a two-game series against the Duluth Huskies (24-22) with a 12-5 final score, Sunday, July 16^th. The Rox sit in first place in the Great Plains West division during the second half.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Wes Burton. Burton had a career-high 5.0 innings pitched, striking out five batters while giving up just two earned runs. Over Burton’s last three starts, he has a 2.95 ERA in 12.2 innings pitched, striking out 16 batters in that stretch.

Kyle Jackson filled up the scorebook with three hits, four RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Jackson has 28 RBI and 12 stolen bases this season, both are second-best marks on the roster. Davis Cop set career-highs with three hits and three RBI, his second multi-hit game of the season. Haiden Hunt set career-highs by reaching base four times, scoring three times, and driving in two runs.

Tommy Gross worked through 2.0 innings in his 9^th appearance this season, striking out a batter. Carson Keithley had 1.0 inning pitched in his 3^rd appearance of the season. Jake Burcham closed out the game in the 9^th inning, his team-leading 15^th appearance of the season.

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

The Rox head on the road for a two-game series versus the Minot Hot Tots, starting on July 18^th with a 6:35 pm first pitch. Th­e Rox return home on July 20^th for a 6:35 pm first pitch against the Willmar Stingers! It will be “Christmas in July” Night, presented by Best Western Plus! For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com

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