American Association Roundup - July 31

Published on July 31, 2013 under American Association (AA) News Release

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

Fargo-Moorhead 3, St. Paul 1

Three runs in the top of the first stood up for the RedHawks because of Taylor Stanton's terrific outing on the mound. The Fargo-Moorhead starter only gave up one run on four hits across seven innings, leading the RedHawks to a 3-1 win.

The Saints' only run against Stanton came on a solo home run by Willie Cabrera in the right-hander's last inning of work. Prior to that, only one St. Paul baserunner reached scoring position. Other than that, Stanton did not allow so much as a threat to the RedHawks' early-established lead.

Fargo-Moorhead gained that lead on just three swings in the first. Zach Penprase led off with a walk, then stole second and moved to third on an error behind the plate. With one out and Penprase still on third, Nic Jackson double to right field, giving Fargo-Moorhead the first run of the game. C.J. Retherford was up next and he also doubled to bring Jackson home. Finally, Keith Brachold matched his teammates with another RBI double. The RedHawks' three straight run-scoring two-baggers were plenty of support for Stanton, who earned his sixth win of the season.

Kansas City 7, Laredo 2

Early runs by the T-Bones led to a win against Laredo. Kansas City scored three runs in the second inning, followed by three more in the third and an insurance tally in the fourth, giving the T-Bones enough for a 7-2 victory.

The Lemurs delivered the first blow and they did so early. Harrison Kain began the game with a solo home run. But, Kansas City rebounded. Felix Molina tied the game with an RBI double in the second. Two batters later, Joey Gathright gave the T-Bones the lead by driving a single up the middle that scored a pair.

Kyle Nichols added to the total with a two-run homer in the third and Luis Rivera came through later in the frame with an RBI double. Nichols also gave Kansas City its insurance run in the fourth on an RBI ground out. All three run-scoring innings by the T-Bones began with a leadoff walk.

Standings

North W L PCT GB STREAK L10

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 43 27 0.614 - 1W 7-3

Winnipeg Goldeyes 36 32 0.529 6 5W 8-2

St Paul Saints 36 33 0.522 6.5 1L 5-5

Sioux Falls Canaries 30 39 0.435 12.5 2W 6-4

Central W L PCT GB STREAK L10

Wichita Wingnuts 45 25 0.643 - 3L 4-6

Gary SouthShore RailCats 40 30 0.571 5 1L 6-4

Lincoln Saltdogs 36 34 0.514 9 3L 3-7

Kansas City T-Bones 29 42 0.408 16.5 2W 5-5

Sioux City Explorers 27 43 0.386 18 1W 3-7

South W L PCT GB STREAK L10

Amarillo Sox 37 29 0.561 - 2W 5-5

Laredo Lemurs 38 32 0.543 1 2L 4-6

Grand Prairie AirHogs 36 32 0.529 2 2L 6-4

El Paso Diablos 22 46 0.324 16 3W 5-5

Next days games:

August 1

Lincoln @ Winnipeg 7:00pm

Laredo @ K. City 7:05pm

Trois-Rivieres @ S Falls 7:05pm

Fargo @ St Paul 7:05pm

Gr Prairie @ Amarillo 7:05pm

American Association Stories from July 31, 2013

• Goldeyes Miss Opportunities in One-Run Loss - Winnipeg Goldeyes
• Big Fifth, Strong Mid-Relief Earns 'Dogs Win - Lincoln Saltdogs
• RailCats Take Series from Explorers - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• Birds Take Lopsided Loss against Trois-Rivieres - Sioux Falls Canaries
• Sox drop one at home - Amarillo ThunderHeads
• T-Bones Walk to Win Over Lemurs - Laredo Lemurs
• Wichita Wingnuts Game Notes - July 31st, 2013 - Wichita Wingnuts
• American Association Roundup - July 31 - AA
• Saints Manage A Season Low Four Hits In 3-1 Loss To RedHawks - St. Paul Saints
• Garceau, Kansas City's Offense Cruise Past Laredo - Kansas City Monarchs
• RailCats Acquire Fronk - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• Offense Sputters in Amarillo, AirHogs Fall in Game 2 - Grand Prairie AirHogs
• Lemurs Split Double Header - Laredo Lemurs
• T-Bones Salvage Night on Walk-Off by Padgett - Kansas City Monarchs
• American Association Game Recaps - AA
• Early Deficit Too Much for Wingnuts - Wichita Wingnuts
• Diablos dominate Wingnuts winning 10-5 - El Paso Diablos
• Goldeyes Dominate Doubleheader - Winnipeg Goldeyes
• Fish Pummel 'Dogs in Double Header Sweep - Lincoln Saltdogs
• Explorers Edge Gary 5-4 - Sioux City Explorers
• Dultz, Canaries walk-off on Trois- Rivières - Sioux Falls Canaries

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