Anderson Ultra Efficient in CG Gem against 'Dogs
June 3, 2016 - American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
WINNIPEG, Man. -- Kyle Anderson was masterful, needing just 77 pitches to throw a complete game as the Winnipeg Goldeyes (9-6) bested the Saltdogs (8-7) 7-1 in front of 3,539 fans at Shaw Park Friday night.
Anderson carried a perfect game one out into the eighth before Pat McKenna reached on an infield single.
The southpaw allowed a run on two hits, striking out three and walking zero to earn the win (3-0), and has allowed just four hits and no walks over 16 innings against the 'Dogs this season.
Winnipeg scored three runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth.
The Saltdogs broke up the shutout with a Jon Smith solo homer to right in the eighth.
Shairon Martis (2-2) yielded six runs in five innings to suffer the loss.
Former Creighton Blue Jay Tyler Elman pitched three quality frames of relief for the Saltdogs in his professional debut, allowing a run on four hits.
Game two of the weekend series is Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. RHP Matt Larkins is expected to face RHP Mikey O'Brien. Radio coverage begins at 5:35 p.m. on KFOR FM 103.3/1240 AM.
Lincoln returns home to Haymarket Park Monday night to host the Sioux Falls Canaries at 6:35 p.m. Bark in the Park! w/ Raising Cane's Dog Bandana Giveaway (first 100 dogs). Wachal Wiener Dog Races. FREE admission for Military and their family.
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