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Express improve in second half

August 15th, 2008 by Altoona Star Staff

   Following an appearance in the Northwoods League championship series in 2007, the 2008 season for the Eau Claire Express might look like a disappointment to some.

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Express winning streak ends at five

July 25th, 2008 by Nick Gourdoux

djmauldinweb.jpg   The Eau Claire Express entered their game against the Green Bay Bullfrogs on Sunday, July 20, hoping to extend their winning streak to a franchise-best six games. The streak began on Thursday, July 10, when they defeated the La Crosse Loggers 6-2 in La Crosse. The Express then swept a two-game series against the Brainerd Blue Thunder. This week, the Express were scheduled to play four games against the Waterloo Bucks as well as two games against the Bullfrogs. Despite a record-setting performance by Joe Bonfe, the Express (7-6 second half, 22-24 overall) were unable to extend their streak beyond the current record.

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Express win three of four before break

July 18th, 2008 by Nick Gourdoux

july12pitchweb.jpg   The Eau Claire Express entered the all-star break Sunday with a 19-23 record. From Wednesday, July 9, to Saturday, July 12, the Express played four games, winning three, against the La Crosse Loggers and the Brainerd Blue Thunder.

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