Rox Rout Willmar 18-5

The St. Cloud Rox used a balanced attack to beat Willmar 18-5 at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud Tuesday night.  Carlos Lopez led the Rox going 2-4 with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI, Jamie Simpson was 2-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs and Erik Kozel was 2-2 with a run and 2 RBIs for St. Cloud.  Zach Hirsch threw 8 1/3 innings with 9 hits and 4 earned runs allowed to get the win.

St. Cloud is 4-3 in the 2nd half of the season and is tied with Duluth for 2nd place in the 2nd half North Division standings.  The Rox will play their next home game July 16 against Mankato.