Caldera Outduels Sheldon as Birds Complete Sweep
August 5, 2012 - American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
FARGO, N.D. -- Alex Caldera got the better of Ryan Sheldon in a pitcher's duel as the RedHawks (49-25) edged the Saltdogs (29-45) 2-1 in front of 4,814 fans at Newman Outdoor Field Sunday afternoon.
Caldera (9-2) pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing one run on six hits while striking out five and walking two to earn the win. Sheldon (5-3) tossed six frames, allowing two runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out seven to suffer the loss. Tom Boleska worked a perfect ninth to record his 23rd save.
Ryan Delgado launched a two-run homer in the second inning to right center, his 13th of the year, that proved to be the difference.
The Saltdogs scored their lone run in the sixth on a David Espinosa fielder's choice after Sean Smith and Jimmy Rohan began the inning with consecutive singles.
Mike Provencher went 3-for-4 for his second three-hit game of the weekend.
Fargo-Moorhead won its 14th straight game at home and finished its season series 9-0 against Lincoln.
The 'Dogs are back home Monday night at 7:05 p.m. for game one of a three-game set with the Wichita Wingnuts. Radio coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on KFOR 1240. Saltdogs Baseball Cards Giveaway sponsored by Jacob North and Military Monday, for ticket information call 402-474-2255 or visit www.saltdogs.com.
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