Waterloo, Iowa – The Northwoods League has named Waterloo Bucks right-handed pitcher Cody Sedlock the NWL Pitcher of the Night for his efforts in Waterloo’s 5-4 win over the Eau Claire Express on Thursday.  The freshman from the University of Illinois went 6.2 innings, allowing two runs while striking out nine.  The hurler allowed just five hits, while only one of his runs was earned as he garnered the win. 

Originally from Sherrard, Illinois, Sedlock is now 2-2 on the season with a 2.39 ERA over five starts.  The freshman has struck out 17 over 26.1 innings pitched.

The Bucks open a four-game home stand at 7:05 tonight, hosting the Duluth Huskies at Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo.  For more information, call the Bucks’ Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633.  All 72 games may be heard on 1330 AM ESPN (KWLO).  Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks during the season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.

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The Waterloo Bucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21stseason of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (DET) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (STL) and Ben Zobrist (TB). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League YouTube channel.  For more information, visit www.waterloobucks.com.