American Association Game Recaps
Published on July 1, 2016 under American Association (AA) News Release
Lincoln 9, Kansas City 2
Saltdogs' 1B Curt Smith went 4-for-5 to lead Lincoln over the Kansas City T-Bones 9-2. Lincoln starter Shairon Martis earned the win throwing seven innings, allowing one earned run to improve to 5-4 on the year. Kansas City scored their lone runs in the seventh and ninth innings. The T-Bones were led by 1B Jake Blackwood, who went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk.
Gary SouthShore 5, Winnipeg 4
Two runs in the ninth inning helped push the Gary SouthShore RailCats past the Winnipeg Goldeyes. RailCats' reliever Taylor Black earned the win tossing 1.2 scoreless innings while Andy Roberts logged the save. C Jose Gonzalez paced the offense going 2-for-4. For Winnipeg, 2B Casio Grider went 2-for-4.
St. Paul 6, Sioux Falls 3
St. Paul scored six runs over the first five innings to propel the Saints to a 6-3 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries. Starter Robert Coe earned the win throwing 6.2 innings, allowing just two earned runs while reliever Ryan Rodebaugh received the save. 1B Angelo Songco paced the offense with two hits. For Sioux Falls, 3B Ryan Lashley went 2-for-4.
Wichita 7, Texas 6 (12 innings)
Wichia DH Brent Clevelen's walkoff single in the 12th lifted the Wingnuts over the Texas AirHogs. Reliever Chase Johnson earned the win throwing a scoreless twelfth inning. Wichit outhit Texas 12-11. Texas RF Cody Lenahan went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored.
Sioux City 4, Fargo-Moorhead 1 (12 innings)
Sioux City Explorers' reliever Rob Wort earned the win to help the Explorers past Fargo-Moorhead. The X's outhit the RedHawks 8-5. Sioux City 2B Ralph Henriquez went 2-for-4. For Fargo-Moorhead, DH K.D. Kang had two hits.
Laredo 9, Joplin 3
The Laredo Lemurs defeated the Joplin Blasters 9-3. Laredo starter Ryan Beckman allowed one earned run over seven innings. DH Ty Morrison went 4-for-5. For Joplin 2B Cory Morales paced the offense going 2-for-4.
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American Association Stories from July 1, 2016
- Home Runs Doom Blasters in Loss to Wichita - Joplin Blasters
- RailCats Hold on for the Win in Sioux City - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- AirHogs Drop Heartbreaker in Laredo Opener - Texas AirHogs
- Canaries Fall to Goldeyes 8-1 on Canada Day - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Mazzola, Herron Sweep League Awards for June - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Homer Happy Wingnuts Cruise in Joplin - Wichita Wingnuts
- Veglahn Impresses in First Pro Start, But Outdone by Former Major Leaguer in 5-1 Loss - St. Paul Saints
- O'Brien, Bats Lead Goldeyes on Canada Day - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- McKenzie Mows Down 'Hawks in Series Opener - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Veteran Lefty Set to Join Bullpen - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Mazzola, Herron Sweep League Awards for June - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Wichita Takes 12-Inning Series Finale - Texas AirHogs
- Kussmaul Has Contract Purchased by Diamondbacks - Wichita Wingnuts
- X's Win Another Extra-Inning Contest In Fargo - Sioux City Explorers
- RailCats Mount Comeback to Take Series in Canada - Gary SouthShore Railcats
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- 'Hawks Fall in Eleven Innings - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Blasters Drop Series Finale; Swept by Laredo - Joplin Blasters
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