
American Association Results
June 4, 2016 - American Association (AA) News Release
Joplin 5, Texas 4
The Joplin Blasters held off a late comeback to defeat the Texas AirHogs 5-4. The win gave the Blasters their seventh win of the year as they now are in second place in the South Division. RF Jesus Solorzano (pictured) was excellent going 2-for-3, as he hit his first home run of the year to help guide the Blasters' offense. Starter Josh Hodges earned his second win of the year hurling 6.1 strong innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits as reliever Winston Abreu recorded his second save. LF Burt Reynolds and C Michael Miller both hit home runs for Texas.
Lincoln 7, Winnipeg 5
Scoring six runs in the first four innings, the Lincoln Saltdogs held off a late rally in their 7-5 defeat of the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The win was their ninth of the year and puts Lincoln in first place by one game in the Central Division. Saltdogs' DH Curt Smith went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored. In 2015, Smith blasted 12 home runs for Lincoln. Starter Matt Larkins logged the win throwing six innings, allowing two earned runs with six strikeouts while reliever Jeff McKenzie earned the save, his third of the year. For Winnipeg, LF Adam Heisler went 4-for-4 with two RBI to boost his season average to .361.
Fargo-Moorhead 6, Sioux Falls 3
Trailing 2-0 entering the seventh inning, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks scored six runs en route to a 6-3 victory over the Sioux Falls Canaries. LF Chad Mozingo and 2B Ryan Pineda each had two hits as the RedHawks outhit the Canaries 9-7. RedHawks' starter Taylor Stanton collected the win going 6.1 strong innings, surrendering three earned runs on six hits. RF Chris Grayson led the Canaries' offense going 2-for-5 with a run scored.
Sioux City 5, Kansas City 2
The Sioux City Explorers scored five runs over the first three innings en route to a 5-2 win over the Kansas City T-Bones. RF Michael Lang went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and 3B Tommy Mendonca his third home run of the season to help lead the Explorers' offense. Sioux City starter Ryan Zimmerman received the win pitching six innings, giving up just two earned runs while reliever Connor Overton logged the save. For the T-Bones, CF Tyler Massey had two hits.
Gary SouthShore 8, Wichita 3
The Gary SouthShore RailCats defeated the Wichita Wingnuts 8-3 to win their eighth game of the year. The RailCats outhit the Wingnuts 12-11 and were led by DH Cameron Newell, who was 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. 3B Jose Sermo hit his third home run of the season as well. Starter Charle Rosario racked up the win pitching six strong innings, scattering five hits and one earned run. For Wichita, DH Brent Clevlen went 2-for-5 with a home run.
Laredo 4, St. Paul 3
3B Abel Nieves led the way for Laredo as the Lemurs defeated the St. Paul Saints by a final score of 4-3 to increase their first place lead in the South Division to two games. The victory was the ninth of the year for Laredo as reliever Kyle Winkler earned the win throwing 1.2 scoreless innings. Reliever Jeff Inman earned the save also pitching 1.2 scoreless innings. For St. Paul, CF Alonzo Harris had a fantastic night offensively going 3-for-5 with three RBI and one run scored.American Association
American Association Stories from June 4, 2016
- Reynolds, Miller Go Yard But Blasters Take Game 2 - Texas AirHogs
- Big First Inning Propels the RailCats to An 8-3 Win - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Six-Run First Dooms Wichita against Gary - Wichita Wingnuts
- American Association Results - AA
- Saints Squander Three Run Lead Lose 4-3 to Lemurs - St. Paul Saints
- Saltdogs Hang on against Goldeyes - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Zimmerman Has Solid Night to Secure Victory for X's - Sioux City Explorers
- RedHawks Rally Late to Top Canaries 6-3 - Sioux Falls Canaries
- Blasters Display Complete Performance in 5-4 Win - Joplin Blasters
- Bats Cook Early, Relief Holds Late as 'Dogs Even Series - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Saints Not Taking Waite and See Approach, Sign Right-Handed Pitcher - St. Paul Saints
- Wingnuts Game Notes: June 4 vs. Gary - Wichita Wingnuts
- Canaries Win on Walk-Off Homerun - Sioux Falls Canaries
- American Association Results - AA
- RailCats Overmatched in Series Opener against Wichita - Gary SouthShore Railcats
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