ST. CLOUD, MN – The St. Cloud Rox (43-23) earned a sweep against the Minot Hot Tots (16-49) with a 2-1 final score, Thursday, August 10th. The Rox finish the season series with a 6-2 record against Minot. St. Cloud has won six straight games and are still fighting for a 2^nd Half championship.

The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Garrett McLaughlin. Mclaughlin worked 1.0 inning in his 3^rd start, striking out three batters. Over 15 total appearances, McLaughlin has worked 29.0 innings with 24 strikeouts.

Ben Vujovich reached base three times, scoring the go-ahead run on a bases loaded walk in the 6^th inning. Noah Greise drove in the tying run in the 6^th inning, also hitting a double in the victory. Greise has four hits, including two for extra bases, and three RBI over his last two games. Oscar Serratos had a hit, a run scored, and two stolen bases. Serratos has 16 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 14 games played this season.

The Rox bullpen had a stellar evening. Chris Brown gave up the lone run over 3.0 innings, striking out six batters and giving up just one hit. Brown has 23 strikeouts and a 1.48 WHIP over 21.0 innings pitched this season. Owen Marsh returned to the mound for the first time since July 18^th and promptly shut down the Hot Tots, holding Minot scoreless over 2.0 innings with three strikeouts. Marsh has a 2-1 record and a 3.16 ERA in 25.2 innings over 12 appearances. Brooks Ey made his 3^rd appearance for St. Cloud, working a scoreless 6^th inning with two strikeouts. Jake Burcham pitched the final 2.0 innings, facing the minimum and striking out a batter. Burcham has given up just one run over his last 10.1 innings pitched, with a 3.38 ERA over 26.2 innings pitched this season.

Today’s All-Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Ben Vujovich!

Th­e Rox return home on Friday, August 11th for a 7:05 pm first pitch against the Minnesota Mud Puppies to continue a five-game homestand! It will be the final Friday Fireworks Night of the regular season, presented by Capital One! Check out the Capital One Café table to learn more about what they have to offer and grab some fun swag too. The Rox kickoff the playoffs on Sunday, August 13^th, against the Willmar Stingers. The 2023 Rox playoffs are presented by Minnwest Bank. For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com

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