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The Rox lost 2-1 at Willmar Wednesday night to drop to 0-2 on the season. The lone Rox run was a solo home run hit by Ryan Lillard. St. Cloud managed just 3 hits on the night. Zach Louzan threw 6 innings with 2 earned runs allowed to take the loss for the Rox.

The Rox lost their season opener at Willmar 6-1 Tuesday night. Ryan Lillard doubled in the lone Rox run in the 5th inning. He had 2 of the 5 St. Cloud hits. Carlo Graffeo allowed 2 runs (1 earned) in 4 innings to take the loss for St. Cloud on the mound.

The St. Cloud Rox begin defense of their Northwoods League title when their season starts tonight when they play at Willmar against the Stingers at 7:05, pregame on AM 1390-Granite City Sports at 6:35.

Former St. Cloud River Bats catcher Mitch Garver is getting a shot at full-time duty with the Twins this season after an injury to starting catcher Jason Castro. Garver played for the River Bats in 2010 and 2011.

Former Rocori Spartan Jordan Barth has had a whale of a freshman season with the Augustana Vikings, who are headed to the NCAA Tournament's Central Regional with a 44-8 record. This summer, Barth will come back home to play for the St. Cloud Rox of the Northwoods League.

The St. Cloud Rox released their promotional schedule for the 2018 season Friday afternoon live on AM 1390 Granite City Sports.

A Major League Baseball World Champion will be in attendance at the St. Cloud Rox home opener.

A familiar face to the Northwoods League continues to make a name for himself in the big leagues.

St. Cloud will travel to Battle Creek, Michigan for game two Friday night. If necessary, game three will be played Saturday in Battle Creek as well. Both games can be heard on AM 1390 Granite City Sports.

The game will be made up Thursday afternoon, with first pitch slated for 4:05 p.m. Thursday's game can be heard on AM 1390 Granite City Sports.