ST. CLOUD, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (34-20) earned the game one victory against the Willmar Stingers (39-15) with a 15-14 final score, Wednesday, July 26^th. The Rox are tied for first place in the Great Plains West division.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Tyler Hemmesch. Hemmesch had 1.2 innings pitched with four strikeouts in his 4^th start of the season. Hemmesch has 22 strikeouts over 15.2 innings pitched this season.

Michael McNamara powered the Rox offense with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored. Chipper Beck had a career day, with three hits and three RBI, driving in the tying run in the 8^th inning. Jackson Hauge continues a stellar All-Star season, with two doubles, a triple, and four RBI in the victory. Hauge leads the team with a .308 batting average, 19 extra-base hits, and 45 RBI this season. Kevin Butler reached base four times and scored four times in his 4^th game with St. Cloud.

Tommy Gross struck out six batters through 3.1 innings of work. Gross has a 1.10 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 32.2 innings pitched this season. Andrew Morones worked through the 6^th inning with two strikeouts. Chris Brown held Willmar scoreless in the 7^th inning and 8^th inning in his 11^th appearance of the season. Mason Olson had another shutdown 9^th inning, striking out the side for his 2^nd win of the season.

Today’s All-Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Michael McNamara!

Th­e Rox return home on Thursday, July 27^th for a 6:35 pm first pitch against the Willmar Stingers! It will be Nine Innings of Winning Night, presented by Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill! It will also be Friends & Family Day presented by Taco John’s. The deal is 4 tickets, 4 hats, & 4 Taco John’s combo meals for just $48 in the General Admission Section and $64 in the Reserved Section. To purchase a Taco John’s Friends & Family package, click here. For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com

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