August 3, 2023
LA CROSSE, WI – The St. Cloud Rox (37-22) took game one of a two-game series against the La Crosse Loggers (33-26) with a 10-3 final score, Thursday, August 3rd. The Rox hold one of the top records across the Northwoods League this season.
The starting pitcher for St. Cloud was Wes Burton. Burton worked one of the best outings for a Rox pitcher this season, striking out 11 batters, a single-game high in 2023, and giving up just one earned run over 6.0 innings pitched. In eight appearances this season, Burton has a 4.94 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 27.1 innings pitched, giving just 15 hits.
Jackson Hauge reached base four times, with two hits, an RBI, and a run scored. Hauge leads the Rox with 66 hits and 48 RBI over 53 games. Sawyer Smith had a home run and a single, driving in three runs and scoring twice. Smith has seven hits, including a double and a home run, with eight RBI over his last five games. Jose Gonzalez had his first multi-hit game for St. Cloud with two hits. Gonzalez also tallied two walks, three runs scored, and an RBI in the victory.
Daniel Caylor pitched 1.0 inning, holding La Crosse scoreless with a strikeout. Gavin Jacobsen worked through 0.2 innings in his 4th appearance this season. Kahler Key made his Rox debut, working out of a jam with a strikeout. Chris Brown made his 13th appearance of the season in the 9th inning, striking out three batters.
Today’s All-Star Trophy and Awards Star of the game is Wes Burton!
The Rox look for a sweep tomorrow, Friday, August 4th for a 6:35 first pitch against the La Crosse Loggers. The Rox return home on Tuesday, August 8th for a 6:35 pm first pitch against the Duluth Huskies! It will be Mental Health Awareness Night, presented by Newport Healthcare! The Rox organization and Newport Healthcare will be teaming up to host Mental Health Awareness Night at Joe Faber Field. The Rox will wear special jerseys that can be purchased through a special online auction. For a complete game & promotional schedule, ticket information and everything Rox please visit www.stcloudrox.com
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