St. Cloud Rox

The St. Cloud Rox announced a change in leadership Thursday, with two-year assistant David Bellamy taking over the manager job from Rox fixture Augie Rodriguez.

The St. Cloud Rox will have a new Field Manager when the season returns next year.

Stock joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" on Monday to talk about playing baseball in Central Minnesota, how the St. Cloud Rox prepared him for the next step in his career, his decision to sign with the Red Sox, where he goes from here and more.

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ROCHESTER - The St. Cloud Rox were able to ride a big 5th inning on Tuesday night as they took down the Rochester Honkers 9-3. St. Cloud put the game away in that inning thanks to three bases loaded walks, followed by a 3 run double from Ben Norman.

Outfielder Ben Norman joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" to talk about playing baseball at Iowa, his history with baseball, what it's like living with a host family, his hitting philosophies and more.

The Rox will look to complete a series sweep over the Stingers Thursday night at Bill Taunton Stadium in Willmar. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. on AM 1390 Granite City Sports.

The Rox will play at Mankato again on Tuesday night. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. on AM 1390 Granite City Sports.

The St. Cloud Rox took down the Willmar Stingers in the series opener on Saturday.

The Minnesota Twins are in Missouri to begin a series with the Kansas City Royals Friday night. The Twins saw their six game winning streak come to an end Thursday afternoon when they lost to the Pirates, but still enter the series with a 10-3 record overall this season.