ST. CLOUD, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (30-20) dropped game two of a two-game series against the Willmar Stingers (37-13) with a 13-9 final score, Friday, July 21^st. The Rox have one of the top overall records across the league this season.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Piercen McElyea. McElyea worked through 3.0 innings in his 8^th start, leading the Rox with 42.1 innings pitched this season. McElyea, a 2023 Great Plains West All-Star, has a 1.91 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season.

Sawyer Smith had two hits and a walk, scoring twice for St. Cloud. Smith has 10 runs scored over 19 games for St. Cloud this season. Haiden Hunt reached base twice, driving in three runs. Hunt has a four-game hit streak and has reached base in each game he has played for the Rox. Jackson Hauge had two hits and a walk, adding on to his team-leading RBI total (38). Hauge has seven doubles in 16 second half games.

Alex Ramos had 0.2 innings of work, striking out a batter in his 12^th relief appearance. Connor Wietgrefe made his return to the mound in St. Cloud, working through 2.2 innings, striking out four batters. Jake Burcham pitched 2.2 innings in his team-leading 17^th appearance, striking out two batters.

Today’s All-Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Sawyer Smith!

Th­e Rox return home on Saturday, July 22^nd for a 6:05 pm first pitch against the Bismarck Larks! It will be “Youth Baseball & Softball 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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