THUNDER BAY, Canada – The bats were hot as the Honkers combined for 13 hits to bring 12 guys across the plate as they rode their offense to a second consecutive win.

Hayden Mullins made his first start of the year on the mound and pitched five strong innings, allowing only one earned while striking out seven. The outing earned him his first win as a pitcher in the Northwoods League. 

Five Honkers had multiple RBI’s on Saturday, led by Brandon Contreras with three. Contreras also recorded Rochester’s first home run of the year.

Rochester and Thunder Bay will do battle once more tonight as the Honkers look for the first series win of the year.

The Rochester Honkers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 350 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit northwoodsleague.com/rochester-honkers or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Honkers as your favorite team.