Kenosha Kingfish

Kenosha wins the Northwoods League World Series

August 15, 2015 By Bill Scott

Kingfish Celebrate!

The Kenosha Kingfish beat the St. Cloud Rox on Friday night to claim their first Northwoods League Championship in their second year of existence.

The Kingfish captured the second game of the best-of-three series 8-1 over the Rox, sweeping the series in 2-games. The Kingfish went 48-24 in the regular season and earned a spot in the championship series with wins over La Crosse and Madison.

The Kingfish had 14 hits on the night. They also drew seven walks and took advantage of three St. Cloud errors.

E.J. Trapino (Wright State) made the start for the Kingfish and picked up the win. Trapino pitched five innings and gave up one run while stranding several runners on base. He also walked two and struckout six.

Kingfish advance to NWL World Series

August 12, 2015 By Bill Scott

John Brodner’s walk-off, game-winning single gave the Kenosha Kingfish a 2-1 victory over the Madison Mallards and the Northwoods League South Division Championship.

Brodner also scored the game tying run in the eighth inning for the Kingfish, on a Jeremy Vasquez single to center.

The win, moves Kenosha into the best-of-three Summer Collegiate World Series against the St. Cloud Rox starting Thursday night at Simmons Field in Kenosha.

Brendon Allen worked six strong innings for the Kingfish and Ryan Orr tossed the final three innings in relief to earn the win.

St. Cloud captured the North Division title with a 10-3 win over Duluth.