American Association Game Recaps
Published on June 21, 2012 under American Association (AA) News Release
Fargo-Moorhead 6, Sioux City 5
With the tying run on first base and only one out in the top of the ninth inning, Sioux City had the opportunity to push the game into extra innings. But that's when RedHawks reliever Tom Boleska closed the door on the Explorers. Boleska struck out Sioux City 1B Kris Sanchez then forced C Ray Serrano into a groundout to end the game with Fargo-Moorhead on top, 6-5. The RedHawks took the lead for the first time in the seventh inning when Nic Jackson singled in two runs, turning a 4-4 tie into a 6-4 lead. Jackson went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBI. Fargo-Moorhead got a two-run homer from Sergio Pedroza in the sixth inning to tie the score at four. And the RedHawks never trailed again. Pedroza went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI on the night. For the Explorers, leadoff man Brandon Newton led all players in hits, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored.
Rockland 5, Grand Prairie 4
Either trailing or holding a tie for the entire game, the Boulders put SS Matt Nandin in the batter's box in the ninth with a chance to go on top and win the game. With LF Jon Smith on second thanks to an inning-opening double, Nandin got his only hit of the game to push across Smith for the victory. Nandin went 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. The AirHogs opened the first inning with three straight hits and jumped on top, 3-0, after one. But a persistent approach at the plate kept Rockland in the game, eventually paying off with Nandin's walk-off single.
Laredo 8, Gary SouthShore 1
The Lemurs registered 15 hits against Gary SouthShore on Wednesday, using a consistent attack to beat the RailCats, 8-1. Leading the way for Laredo, 1B Javier Brito went 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI, bringing his season total to 19. Brito - who singled in the first run of the game in the opening inning - is now hitting .270 on the season. The Lemurs pounced on the early opportunity to take a 3-0 lead out of the first frame. And from that point on, it was all Laredo.
The RailCats got a two-out RBI single from Chris Carrara in the top of the ninth inning to eliminate the possiblity of a Laredo shutout. But with the Laredo pitching staff holding its own all night, Carrara's single did little to threaten the Lemurs. Starting Laredo pitcher Manny Ayala threw the first five innings and struck out four while allowing only three hits and a walk to pick up the win.
St. Paul 8, Lincoln 2 (Postponed - Bottom 6)
The game between the Saints and the Saltdogs was postponed due to rain and curfew with St. Paul leading, 8-2, in the bottom of the sixth. With the series in Lincoln concluding Wednesday, the game will be resumed July 3 in St. Paul.
American Association Stories from June 21, 2012
- Wingnuts defeat Explorers 19-10 - Sioux City Explorers
- Wingnuts Pound Explorers - Wichita Wingnuts
- T-Bones Struggle against Amarillo Pitching - Kansas City Monarchs
- Goldeyes Clip RedHawks, Extend First Place Lead - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Williamson's Contract Purchased by Atlanta - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Jack Spradlin manhandles T-Bones as Sox win 6-1 - Amarillo ThunderHeads
- AirHogs Rebound to Take Series from Boulders - Grand Prairie AirHogs
- Wingnuts Sign Catcher, Young Arm - Wichita Wingnuts
- Goldeyes Swap Veterans - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- The Wedding Event of the Season: Kim Lardashian and Kris Hamphries - St. Paul Saints
- RedHawks Tip Explorers - Sioux City Explorers
- 'Dogs and Saints Suspended After Six, Will Resume July 3 - Lincoln Saltdogs
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- Bizarre Night Ends with Saints Leading 8-2 - St. Paul Saints
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