A loss looked likely for the St. Cloud Rox (29-38) when they trailed by seven runs in the fourth inning, but the St. Cloud Rox were able to capture the lead back with a an RBI single by Nick Tanielu in the eleventh inning, spurring the St. Cloud Rox to an 11-10 win over the Waterloo Bucks (33-34) at Joe Faber Field on Thursday.
With the score tied at 10, Tanielu came to the plate and singled, plating Andy Henkemeyer.
Tanielu racked up three RBIs on two hits for the St. Cloud Rox. He singled in the fifth and eleventh innings.
Each team blasted the other's pitching, and there were 21 total runs and 35 hits during the game. Managers of the two teams seemingly emptied their bullpens in search of the win, as there were 10 pitchers used in the game.
Henkemeyer racked up two RBIs on four hits for the St. Cloud Rox. He singled in the fifth, sixth, ninth, and eleventh innings.
Adam Maxon recorded his fourth win of the year for the St. Cloud Rox. He allowed three runs over three innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered three hits.
Shane Trattles couldn't get it done on the bump for the Waterloo Bucks, taking a loss. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out none, and allowed one run.