Rox Aim For Redemption In Upcoming Homestand Against Honkers

The St. Cloud Rox losing skid hit five games with an 11-0 loss Monday night to the Willmar Stingers at Bill Taunton Stadium. St. Cloud, who has already won the season's first half title to clinch a playoff spot, fell to 9-9 on the second half of the season.

The Rox overall record of 34-17 (.667) is the best in the entire Northwoods League and leads the Badlands Big Sticks' mark of 30-22 by 4.5 games.

Willmar jumped all over Rox starter Hunter Day to build a 5-0 lead after two innings before pulling away for a 10-0 lead after six innings. Day threw five innings and allowed seven runs on eight hits while striking out three Stingers.

As a team St. Cloud had just five hits but drew nine walks from Willmar pitching. Alex Dupuy finished with a pair of singles, while Nolan Geislinger, Ethan Gibson and Augusto Mungarrieta each drew two walks.

The St. Cloud Rox will open an eight-game homestand Tuesday night against the Rochester Honkers. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. at Joe Faber Field.

St. Cloud Rox baseball can be heard all season long on AM 1390 and FM 93.9 Granite City Sports. Pregame coverage begins 15 minutes before first pitch each night.