A walk-off single from Erik Kozel brought home the winning run for the St. Cloud Rox (11-25) in a 9-8 victory over the Alexandria Beetles (13-24) at Joe Faber Field on Friday.

The St. Cloud Rox were led by a flawless day at the dish by Kozel, who went 4-4 against the Alexandria Beetles' pitching. He singled in the second, fourth, sixth, and ninth innings.

Each team blasted the other's pitching, and there were 17 total runs and 26 hits during the game. Both bullpens were busy with seven pitchers used in the game as the skippers of both squads tried to finish it off.

The Alexandria Beetles' lineup had no answer for Alex Roberts. Roberts gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his two innings of work.

Ty Jackson got the win, running his season record to 1-0. Jackson struck out three, walked one and gave up no hits.

Michael Reed was charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed one run.