Northwoods League

Huskies Rally Late, Can’t Hang on Against Express

Duluth scored seven runs in the seventh to take the lead but was unable to hang on for the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies were being no-hit through five innings, but the hits came later. The Huskies scored seven runs in the seventh inning to take a 7-6 lead. The Express would battle back, score four in the top of the ninth to get the 10-7 win. Xavier Bussey went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored….

Huskies Keep Rolling with Another Shutout Over Stingers

The Duluth Huskies earned their first back-to-back shutouts since 2009.

DULUTH, Minn. – Nic Kent and Xavier Bussey each knocked in two runs as the Duluth Huskies blanked Willmar for the second straight game 7-0 Thursday afternoon at Wade Stadium. Seven different players recorded a hit for the Huskies. Dane Morrow, Erik Kaiser and Jack Corbell combined for the shutout, the first back-to-back shutouts for Duluth since 2009. The Huskies…

Reynoso, Huskies Blank Stingers for Second Straight Win

The Duluth Huskies would get the lone run in the third inning.

DULUTH, Minn. – In his second start of the season, Ricky Reynoso pitched six scoreless innings while allowing just five hits while striking out six as the Duluth Huskies knocked off Willmar 1-0 Wednesday night at Wade Stadium. The lone run of the game came in the third inning off a sac fly from Max Guzman that scored Collin Hopkins….

Fifth Inning the Difference as Huskies top Rox

The Duluth Huskies snapped their four-game losing streak with a win over St. Cloud.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies scored six runs in the fifth inning as they came back to defeat St. Cloud 8-7 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. Alex Tappen led the Huskies with three RBI while Wade Meckler and Nic Kent each scored twice for Duluth, who snapped a four-game skid. They’ll look for back-to-back wins tomorrow night as they…

Huskies Open Seven Game Homestand With Loss to Rox

Duluth struck first but couldn't do enough to get the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies opened a seven game homestand on Monday night with a loss, falling to St. Cloud Rox 8-3. The Huskeis got on the board first, as Collin Hopkins scored on a Nic Kent groundout in the third to give them the lead. But the Rox would get things going in the next few innings, scoring…

Huskies Wrap Up Homestand With Loss to Border Cats

Ramon Enriquez drove in the only run of the game for Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. – After getting the bats going on Thursday night, the Huskies were unable to do the same on Friday, falling to Thunder Bay 8-1 to split the two-game set. Ramon Enriquez drove in the only run of the game for Duluth, a bases loaded, RBI fielders’ choice in the first inning. The Huskies split the four-game homestand. Duluth…

Huskies Take Game One Against the Border Cats

Wade Meckler went 4-for-5 on the night 2 RBI and one run scored in Duluth's win.

DULUTH, Minn. – After an ugly loss the night before, the Duluth Huskies responded in a nice way, getting the 8-4 win over Thunder Bay on Thursday night. Wade Meckler went 4-for-5 on the night 2 RBI and one run scored while Lance Ford also drove in two runs in the win. Duluth and Thunder Bay will play again on…

Huskies Blown Out by Larks

Stephen Baughan hit two home runs for the Bismarck.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Huskies were unable to get the two-game sweep on Tuesday night, as the Bismarck Larks dominated the Huskies pitchers, getting the 21-0 win. Stephen Baughan hit two home runs for the Larks. The Huskies will now host the Thunder Bay Border Cats for two games, starting Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. Categories: College, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Hang On For Win Against Larks

Xavier Bussey hit his first home run of the Northwoods League season.

DULUTH, Minn. – After a much needed Northwoods League off day, the Duluth Huskies got back on track, getting the 7-6 win over Bismarck on Tuesday night. Xavier Bussey hit his first home run for Duluth while Ramon Enriquez drove in two runs. The Huskies and Larks will play again on Wednesday at Wade Stadium. First pitch is set for…

Meet the Huskies: Nic Kent

For this week's segment, we feature the starting shortstop from the University of Virginia.

DULUTH, Minn. – University of Virginia shortstop Nic Kent just wrapped up a successful first year with the Cavaliers and is now following in the footsteps of the rest of his team. “Our coach sends pretty much all of the freshman position players after their first year,” Kent said. And Kent is picking up right where he left off in…

Huskies’ Bats Silenced At Home Against Larks

The Duluth Huskies could only get two hits at home against Bismarck.

DULUTH, Minn. – It was another rough night for the Duluth Huskies as they are blanked at home by Bismarck 5-0 Tuesday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies could only muster two hits on the Larks as they lost their eighth straight game at home. They’ll be back at Wade Stadium for a rematch against Bismarck Wednesday night. Categories: College,…

Huskies Fall to Rox, Drop Seventh Straight Home Game

St. Cloud would pick up the road win over Duluth on Monday night.

DULUTH, Minn. – A five-run third inning would be the catalyst for an avalanche of runs as St. Cloud blasted Duluth 12-3 Monday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies got off to a great start when Nic Kent hit a two-run home run in the first inning. But they would struggle the rest of the way as they lose their…

Meet The Huskies: Troy Newell

For the first Meet The Huskies of the summer, we feature one of the returning pitchers from last year's squad.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies are coming off of a huge season last summer, playing in game three of the Summer Collegiate World Series. Part of the reason for that success was pitcher Troy Newel, who’s back for another year with the Huskies. “Tyger asked me earlier last year if I wanted to come back and I said yeah, if…

Huskies Blanked at Home To End Homestand

The struggles continued for the Duluth Huskies against Waterloo.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies could only muster four hits on the night as they fall to Waterloo 8-0 Thursday night at Wade Stadium. The Huskies extend their losing streak to six games, ending their seven-game homestand with just one win. They’ll look to turn things around beginning tomorrow night as they take on St. Cloud in a three-game…

Huskies Drop Doubleheader at Home to Bucks

The Waterloo bats were just too much for Duluth at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies had no answers for Waterloo as they drop both games of the doubleheader on Wednesday at Wade Stadium. In the first game, the Bucks would have no trouble as they win 13-4. James Free led the Huskies with three hits. And in the second game, Ramon Enriquez would homer in the fourth, but it…

Huskies Drop Third Straight in Loss to Bucks

Duluth scored two runs in the top of the first but Waterloo took the lead in the next half inning and the Huskies were unable to catch up.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies once again couldn’t hang on to their early lead, falling to the Waterloo Bucks 7-3. The Huskies got on the board right away, scoring two in the bottom of the first, but that lead would go away the next half inning. The Bucks scored four in the top of the second and never looked…

Huskies Swept by Loggers at Home

Duluth would rally late but ultimately fell short to La Crosse.

DULUTH, Minn. – La Crosse scored five runs in the top of the second to jump out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating Duluth 8-5 to sweep the series. James Free went 2-for-3 in his Huskies debut, scoring two runs while Milan Walla drove in two runs. The Huskies will look to snap their two-game losing skid…

Huskies Can’t Hang On, Fall to Loggers

Duluth gave up eight runs in the top of the eighth in the loss.

DULUTH, Minn. – The La Crosse Loggers scored eight unanswered runs in the top of the eighth to top the Duluth Huskies 10-8 on a rainy Sunday at Wade. The Huskies went up 8-2 in the bottom of the seventh but were unable to hang on to that lead. Jake McDonald was credited with the loss, getting just one out…

Huskies Top Stingers to Split Weekend Series

Dane Morrow threw seven scoreless innings to get the win.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies snapped their two-game losing skid on Saturday, getting the 3-2 win over Willmar to split the two-game series. Matt Hogan went 2-for-3 with a run scored, while Dane Morrow got the win, throwing seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The Huskies will be back at Wade Stadium on Sunday against La Crosse. First pitch…

Huskies Shake Off Slow Start for Walk-Off Win in Extras

Duluth would score the game-winning run off a wild pitch in the 11th.

DULUTH, Minn. – Dexter Swims would score on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Duluth Huskies came back to defeat St. Cloud 7-6 Monday afternoon at Wade Stadium. The Huskies shrugged off a slow start as they didn’t crack to scoreboard until the sixth inning. They would get two runs in the bottom of the ninth to…

Duluth Huskies Hold First Practice at Wade Stadium

The Huskies will open the season on the road at Thunder Bay.

DULUTH, Minn. – The red, white and blue were spread all across the Northland on Monday, but it was an extra special day at Wade Stadium as the Duluth Huskies held their first practice for the 2019 season. The Huskies held an open practice to the public who got their first chance to see the defending Northwoods League North Division…

Huskies’ Tyger Pederson Steps Down as Field Manager

Pederson has accepted a position with the Palm Beach Cardinals.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies announced Friday afternoon that head coach Tyger Pederson has stepped down after one year as the team’s field manager. Pederson, who led the Huskies to the Northwoods League Summer Collegiate World Series, has accepted a position with the Palm Beach Cardinals to be their new hitting coach. Pitching coach Marcus Pointer will be taking…

Huskies’ Isaacson Receives Rawlings Award

Augie Isaacson recognized for highest batting average in the Northwoods League.

DULUTH, Minn.- Rawlings announced the recipients of the 2018 Big Stick Award. This award is given to the player at each position who had the best batting average during the 2018 regular season. Huskies’ second baseman Augie Isaacson leads that list of award winners batting .364 this summer. To honor this achievement the New Prague native, along with the 8 others, will…

Huskies Sign GM Culver to Three-Year Extension

The team is coming off their most successful season to date.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies announced Thursday that general manager Greg Culver has been signed to a three–year extension. Culver took over as GM at the end of the 2015 season. The team just wrapped up its most successful year in club history, advancing all the way to the Northwoods League championship game, culminating its most wins in team…

Two Huskies Named Rawlings Finest in the Field Award Winners

Gilbody and Sogard were both also named All-Stars during the regular season.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Northwoods League announced the recipients of the 2018 Rawlings “Finest in the Field” award, which recognizes the top fielders at each position, and two Duluth Huskies were named to the list. Georgetown College catcher Chris Gilbody and Loyola Marymount shortstop Nick Sogard were the two Huskies to received the honor. Gilbody had a fielding percentage of…

Huskies, Pederson Agree to Contract Extension

Pederson will now serve as Director of Baseball Operations, as well as Field Manager.

DULUTH, Minn. – After falling one game short of winning the Northwoods League title, the Duluth Huskies have announced a contract extension for head coach Tyger Pederson. In addition to serving as the team’s Field Manager, the first-year skipper will now become the team’s Director of Baseball Operations. General Manager Greg Culver says it was an easy decision to bring…

Huskies Top Dock Spiders, Force Winner-Take-All Game Three

Duluth will host Fond Du Lac Friday night at Wade Stadium for the Northwoods League Championship.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies get four RBIs from Northwoods League MVP Augie Isaacson as they defeat Fond Du Lac 8-1 Thursday night at Wade Stadium. With the win, the Huskies and Dock Spiders will play a winner-take-all Game 3 Friday night in Duluth for the Northwoods League championship. Tony Monroy, Julian Escobedo and General MacArthur each scored twice…

Huskies’ Isaacson Named Northwoods League MVP

The New Prague native is leading the league in six different categories.

DULUTH, Minn.- Huskies second baseman Augie Isaacson has been named Northwoods League MVP. Isaacson was named a mid–season All-Star and recently was selected for the Major League Dreams Showcase for his second summer in a row. At that showcase the Friends University product went 3 for 4. The New Prague native is leading the league in six categories with a .364 batting…

Huskies Staying In Bismark For Round One of Playoffs

Huskies beat the Larks 11-7 in the final game of the regular season and hope to keep the momentum.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Northwoods playoff schedule has been released. The huskies will try to get a second consecutive win over the Bismark Larks in round one. The playoffs are single elimination so if Duluth is unable to pull off a win tomorrow, that will be the end of the road for them. However if they win they will advance to the division…

Huskies Taking Part in Major League Dreams Showcase

The event allows players to show their skills in front of MLB scouts.

DULUTH, Minn. – Six Duluth Huskies are in action at the 2018 Major League Dreams Showcase. The annual Showcase will consist of a double-header featuring the top players from the Northwoods League who were selected by a panel of Major League Baseball Scouts. The players will participate in a day of workouts in front of scouts which will be followed…

Huskies Top Express in Home Finale

Duluth defeated Eau Claire 6-2 Sunday afternoon at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies defeated the Eau Claire Express 6-2 Sunday afternoon for the last home game of the summer. The Huskies finished the season with a 27-9 record at home. The key to Sunday’s victory was playing small ball and capitalizing on Eau Claire’s errors. Jack Corbell was on the mound for the Huskies, going seven innings only allowing…

Huskies Come Up Short in Loss to Eau Claire

Huskies come back in the bottom of the 8th not enough.

  DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies fall short 10-9 to the Eau Claire Express in game one of the Huskies’ last home series of the summer. After being down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, the Huskies were able to tie up the game. But the Express offense was a force, putting up a total of 10 runs. Duluth…

Huskies’ Hot Bats Propel Them Through Series Win Over Mankato

Huskies sweep Moondogs before last home series of season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies swept the Mankato Moondogs in a 14-4 victory. Duluth capitalized on Mankato’s errors in the third and fourth innings to help them take the lead. The runs would continue throughout the entire game. Categories: College, Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Get Sixth Straight Win With Sweep Over Honkers

Duluth goes undefeated in their six-game homestand at Wade Stadium.

DULUTH, Minn. – On Tyger Pederson Bobblehead Night, the Duluth Huskies topped the Rochester Honkers 10-4 at Wade Stadium. Carlos Moseley got his first hit as a Husky in this one, and it ended up being a two-run home run in the sixth. Tony Monroy chipped in with three hits of his own. The Huskies will now hit the road…

Six Huskies Selected for Major League Dreams Showcase

Isaacson, Sogard, Jones, Holdgrafer, Newell and Bigge chosen by panel of MLB scouts.

DULUTH, Minn.- Six Duluth Huskies have been selected for the 2018 Major League Dreams Showcase. Second baseman Augie Isaacson, short stop Nick Sogard, outfielder Christian Jones and pitchers Tim Holdgrafer, Troy Newell and Hunter Bigge have all been selected by a panel of MLB scouts to show off their skills. The showcase will consist of a day of workouts in front…

Huskies Sweep Bucks in Four-Game Series

Duluth Huskies remain undefeated after the All-Star break.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies defeated the Waterloo Bucks 6-4 to close out a 4 game series. The Huskies were down 4-0 up until the bottom of the fifth. General McArthur hit an rbi triple to bring in the run that began the come back. The Huskies went on to put up 5 more runs to sweep the Bucks. Categories:…

Huskies Get Third Straight Win Over Waterloo

General McArthur gets Huskies' first at home homer of the season.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies defeat the Waterloo Bucks 12-4 for their third straight win back from the All-Star break. General McArthur started things up in the bottom of the second with a solo home run over the left field wall. This was the first at home, home run for the Huskies this season. The momentum continued as the Huskies…

Huskies Hold On Until The End For Second Win Over Waterloo

Huskies put up 10 runs in the bottom of the 3rd to seal the win.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies were on to game 2 of their four-game series against Waterloo. The Bucks would get ahead early, taking a 6-0 lead in the top of the 3rd. But in the bottom of the inning, the Huskies’ bats would wake up and Duluth would answer back with a total of 10 runs in that one half-inning. The…

Coaches Corner: Tyger Pederson

For this week's segment, we talk summer baseball with Duluth Huskies head coach Tyger Pederson.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Coaches Corner, Duluth Huskies head coach Tyger Pederson stopped by to talk about the success of his team this season. He also talked about what he expects from the team after the All-Star Break, as well as how he feels about getting his own bobblehead. Categories: Friday Night Frenzy, Northwoods League, Sports

Huskies Heat Up Late in Win Over Waterloo

Huskies start off six-game homestand with a 7-3 victory over the Bucks.

DULUTH, Minn.- The Huskies resumed play after the three day All-Star break to mark the beginning of a six game homestand taking on the Waterloo Bucks. The Huskies down 2-0 in the bottom of the 4th, but an rbi single by Tony Monroy woke up the team’s bats, scoring 3 more in that fourth inning. The momentum continued up until…

Meet the Huskies: Andrew Stout

We caught up with pitcher Andrew Stout for this week's segment.

DULUTH, Minn. – For this week’s Meet the Huskies, we talked to Liberty University pitcher Andrew Stout. Stout, a Chicago native, loves pizza, even though no pizza here in Duluth can compare to his hometown favorite. His favorite MLB player is Clayton Kershaw and he is extremely excited about the opportunity to pitch in the Northwoods league. Categories: Meet The…

Huskies Pick Up Sixth Straight Win

With the win, Duluth improved to 35-16 on the season.

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Huskies scored early and often on Thursday to get the 5-3 win over the Bismark Larks. This win improves the Huskies record to 35-16 on the season. Duluth got on the board twice in the first thanks to a fielding error by Bismark. The Larks would tie it in the top of the second on…