CANADIAN ALEXANDER NOLAN HURLS BEAUTY IN CATS WIN

Brock University’s (St. Catharines) Alexander Nolan hurled 8 innings of 1-run ball as the Thunder Bay Border Cats take down Willmar 2-1 at Port Arthur Stadium. The Burlington Ont. Native gave up just 3 hits, while striking out 5 in picking up his 2nd victory of the season. In the process, Nolan lowered his season ERA to 1.93 in 2 games. Andrew Gross closed it down in the 9^th striking out the side. Brady Gulakowski and Billy Cook provided the offense with RBI singles in the 4^th and 5^th innings respectively. Cook returning for his 2^nd year with the Cats had a perfect night going 4-for-4. Trevor Divinski had a strong outing for the Stingers going 7 innings giving up just 2 earned runs. John Trousdale had the lone RBI for Willmar. The two teams wrap up their 2-game series Thursday night at the Stadium. 7:05 pm 1^st pitch. It is Thirsty Thursday, $1 off all Sleeping Giant Beer. The Cats will then embark on a 4-game road trip through Mankato and St. Cloud before returning home June 22^ndto host Duluth. So come out on Thursday and cheer on your Border Cats as they eye the sweep of the Stingers!!!