Rox

The Rox trailed early 1-0 but overcame the deficit with 1 run in the 4th inning, 3 in the 5th inning and 4 in the 6th inning. Jordan Barth went 2-5 with a home run, 2 runs scored and 4 RBIs to lead the Rox.

The Rox exploded in the 3rd inning scoring fourteen runs, the most they scored in a half inning this season in route to a 17-3 win over Thunder Bay Tuesday night at Joe Faber Field.

St. Cloud Rox lose 10-3 at Willmar against the Stingers Thursday night. The Rox fell behind 9-0 in the 2nd inning and couldn't gain momentum against the Stingers. Carter Bosch started the game on the mound for the Rox.

The Rox lost 12-3 to Mankato in the afternoon and won 1-0 over Mankato in the rain shortened nightcap. The Moon Dogs jumped all over Rox starter Richie Holetz for 6 hits and 7 earned runs in just 1 inning. Holetz took the loss. Frank Achecar had 2 hits and 1 RBI for the Rox in game 1.

The Rox early run support ended up being enough while the Stingers couldn't get anything going in the contest. The Rox scored 2 first inning runs and Cam Kline made it stand up. He threw all 9 innings with just 3 hits and 1 earned run allowed with 5 strikeouts to get the win.

The St. Cloud Rox scored 5 3rd inning runs and routed Mankato 10-2 Thursday night at Joe Faber Field. Carter Bosch took a no-hitter into the 9th inning. He threw 8-plus innings with 1 hit and 1 earned run allowed with 6 strikeouts to get he win.

The St. Cloud Rox will host Mankato tonight, Rochester Friday and Willmar Sunday. Rox Vice President and part owner Scott Schreiner joined me. He talked about the unique Thursday night promotion where someone will win a new grill valued at $1,000. The Rox do fireworks after all Friday home games and Sunday is kids day.

The St. Cloud Rox lost 12-4 at Waterloo against the Bucks Thursday night. Waterloo scored 3 runs in the 2nd, 2 in the 3rd, 2 in the 5th and 2 in the 6th. They also added 3 more insurance runs in the 8th inning. The two team combined to commit 6 errors.

The St. Cloud Rox added 4 players to their 2019 roster. The four are include infielder Jordan Barth (Augustana University) and catchers Brendan Tinsman (Wake Forest University), Brett Bonar (University of Nebraska-Omaha) and Jack Kelly (Northwestern University).

The Granite City's favorite baseball team has signed four infielders for the 2019 season.