July 2, 2023
WATERLOO, IA – The St. Cloud Rox (21-12) took a game one victory against the Waterloo Bucks (13-20) with a 7-6 final score, Sunday, July 2nd. In the Great Plains West division, the Rox sit among the top teams in the division.
The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Wes Burton. Burton went 3.1 innings pitched in his 3rd start for the Rox, tallying five strikeouts while giving up just two earned runs. In 7.0 innings pitched this season, Burton has 10 strikeouts.
Jackson Hauge had a complete day, with a hit and three walks. Hauge had two RBI and a run scored, now leading the team in RBI with 22. TJ Williams had the first two hits of his Rox career, scoring once. Williams also made a diving grab to save the game in the 10th inning. Ben Vujovich reached base six times in the victory, with three hits and three walks. Vujovich drove in a run and scored once.
Evan Esch lasted 4.0 innings in relief, giving up just one earned run while striking out two batters. Esch has 13.1 innings pitched this season with a 2.70 ERA and 12 strikeouts. Tommy Gross threw 1.2 innings, striking out five batters without giving up an earned run. Mason Olson tallied one strikeout in the final inning of work.
Today’s All Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Ben Vujovich!
The Rox will play game two of the two-game series against the Waterloo Bucks tomorrow, Monday, July 3rd, with a 6:35 pm first pitch. The Rox return home on July 5th for a 6:35 first pitch against the Duluth Huskies. It will also be “Bark in the Park” Night! Not only do your Rox take on the Huskies from Duluth, but you can bring your husky to the game or whatever type of dog you have. The one and only game of the season to bring your K-9 best friend to a Rox game. Dogs need to enter through the 1st base gate on Bark in the Park Night. Dogs will need to have a ticket purchased with a donation. You can get that at the 1st base gate. For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com
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