River Bats Win Home Opener 4-2

The St. Cloud River Bats earned their first win of the year beating Duluth 4-2 in their home opener at Joe Faber Field Friday night.  Former Twin Gary Gaetti threw out the first pitch and signed autographs as the River Bats special guest.  Third baseman Ronald Sucre went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and Korey Wacker was 1-3 with 2 RBIs for St. Cloud.  St. Cloud State's Chris Kubitz threw 3 innings with 2 hits and 1 earned run allowed to get the win.  He relieved Austen Wisroth who allowed 1 run in 4 innings.  St. Cloud is 1-2 on the season and will play at Mankato at 6:05 tonight, pregame on AM 1390-the Fan at 5:35.