American Association Results
Published on September 7, 2012 under American Association (AA) News Release
Wichita 8, Laredo 2 (Wichita wins series, 3-0)
After falling behind early 1-0 in game three, the Wichita Wingnuts scored four runs in the third inning to take control of the game and would go on to defeat the Laredo Lemurs, 8-2. Wichita sweeps the first round series and moves on to the championship series to face Winnipeg. Wingnuts RF David Peralta had a solid game at the plate going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Wichita SS Ryan Khoury collected three hits while LF Steve Stanley had a 2-for-3 night with two runs scored. Wingnuts starting pitcher Derek Blacksher notched the victory as he allowed two earned runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts.
Winnipeg 4, Fargo-Moorhead 1 (Winnipeg wins series, 3-0)
The Winnipeg Goldeyes scored all four of their runs in the fourth inning and would go on to beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks by the score of 4-1 in game three of their first round series. With the win, Winnipeg sweeps Fargo-Moorhead and advances to the championship series. Goldeyes starting pitcher Matthew Rusch was excellent tonight as he went seven innings allowing only one earned run on eight hits with a walk and five strikeouts. Offensively for Winnipeg, 3B Amos Ramon went 1-for-1 in the game with two walks and two RBI while DH Barbaro Canizares and 1B Josh Mazzola each collected a hit and scored a run. For Fargo-Moorhead in the loss, C Ryan Delgado had two hits.
American Association Stories from September 7, 2012
- American Association Results - AA
- Wingnuts Head to Championship Series - Wichita Wingnuts
- Goldeyes Sweep North Division Champs - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Goldeyes Sweep North Division Champs - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Dayglow Returns to QuikTrip Park on September 15 - Grand Prairie AirHogs
- American Association Results - AA
- Long Ball Kills Lemurs - Laredo Lemurs
- Wingnuts Slug Past Lemurs to Take 2-0 Series Lead - Wichita Wingnuts
- Goldeyes Power past RedHawks in Game Two, 5-3 - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
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