American Association Recap
Published on August 20, 2009 under American Association (AA) News Release
Lincoln 7, Grand Prairie 6
@ Lincoln, NE. Time: 2:35 Attendance: 3,509
W: Matt Petrusek (2-1) L: Greg Krause (1-1) S: Chris Thompson (29)
HR: GP-Daniel Berg (3); LS-Brandon Jones (9)
The Lincoln Saltdogs scored six runs in the second inning to take a 6-1 lead and held on late to nip Grand Prairie by a run at home. Trailing 6-2 entering the seventh inning, the AirHogs rallied for four runs to tie the game, but a solo home run off the bat of Lincoln 3B Brandon Jones in the eighth inning gave the Saltdogs the lead again and proved to be the difference. Jones led the way offensively in the contest, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Lincoln reliever Matt Petrusek earned his second win while closer Chris Thompson notched his 29th save.
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St. Paul 8, Sioux Falls 3
@ St. Paul, MN. Time: 2:28 Attendance: 5,512
W: Tom Buske (4-5) L: Noel Baca (3-5) S: None
HR: SF-Beau Torbert (8); SP-Jason Cooper (10), Brent Krause (10)
St. Paul starting pitcher Tom Buske allowed one run on six hits while striking out four in seven innings of work to lead the Saints past Sioux Falls and earn his fourth win of the season. Saints 1B Jason Cooper led the way at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI. St. Paul 3B Brent Krause also homered and was 1-for-4 with a pair of runs driven in. Sioux Falls CF Beau Torbert was 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in the losing effort.
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Wichita 5, Sioux City 3
@ Wichita, KS. Time: 2:50 Attendance: 3,798
W: Joe D'Alessandro (2-1) L: Trevor Fox (5-4) S: Justin Dowdy (14)
HR: WW-Greg Porter (19)
Wichita LF Greg Porter was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run to lead the Wingnuts to a 5-3 win against Sioux City. Wichita starter William Savage pitched well, allowing three runs on six hits in five innings of work but did not factor in the decision. Instead it was reliever Joe D'Alessandro who was credited with the victory, his second. D'Alessandro allowed one hit in 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Wingnuts reliever Justin Dowdy closed things out in the ninth to earn his 14th save.
American Association Stories from August 20, 2009
- First Place Pelicans Host Weekend Set - Pensacola Pelicans
- Saltdogs Acquire 2 Players Just Before Roster Deadline - Lincoln Saltdogs
- American Association Recap - AA
- Wingnuts get by Explorers - Wichita Wingnuts
- Jones' Blast Pushes Lincoln Past Grand Prairie - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Saints Power Way Past Canaries 8-3 - St. Paul Saints
- Saints Blow Past Birds - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Cats Playoff Tickets on Sale - Fort Worth Cats
- Pelicans to Welcome MATSG-21 to Pelican Park - Pensacola Pelicans
- Wingnuts Sign Backstop - Wichita Wingnuts
- Jennie Finch to Appear at Canaries Game - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Captains fail to complete sweep of Pelicans - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
- Cats Sweep El Paso - El Paso Diablos
- Cats complete sweep with 15-9 win - Fort Worth Cats
- Pelicans Smash Captains; Aaron Jackson Delivers - Pensacola Pelicans
- Wichita defeats the Explorers 16-3 - Sioux City Explorers
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