Can-Am Blues, Goldeyes Drop Third Straight
June 18, 2014 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
The Winnipeg Goldeyes just didn't have an answer for Joe Dunigan Wednesday night.
In the middle game of a three-game series, the Goldeyes (18-12) watched Dunigan drive in all three runs for the New Jersey Jackals in a 3-2 loss in 10 innings at Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls, N.J.
The loss marks the first time this season Winnipeg has lost three consecutive games and drops the Goldeyes' record to 5-7 all-time in Can-Am League ballparks.
In the bottom of the 10th, Alonzo Harris led off with a single and then stole second base. After Richard Arias laid down a bunt to move Harris to third, Dunigan singled off Goldeyes reliever Gabe Aguilar, who came in to face Dunigan after Kyle Bellamy started the inning, and Harris easily scored the winning run.
Winnipeg's two runs came off the bat of Donnie Webb in the fourth inning, as Webb's two-run home run gave the Goldeyes a 2-1 lead.
Dunigan hit solo home runs off Winnipeg starter Nick Hernandez in the first and sixth innings to account for New Jersey's other two runs.
The Goldeyes had just five hits in the game and no player had a multi-hit night.
Aside from the two home runs, Hernandez was fantastic for the Goldeyes. He struck out nine Jackals in seven innings of work and gave up just one walk. It was his third consecutive quality start.
Salvador Sanchez pitched two innings of scoreless relief to get the win, while Bellamy took the loss for Winnipeg.
Chris Kissock and Brendan Lafferty also saw action out of the bullpen, combining for 1 2/3 of scoreless work.
The Goldeyes and Jackals play the series finale tomorrow night. Game time is 6:00 p.m. The pre-game show on Jewel 101 with Steve Schuster begins at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets for all 2014 Winnipeg Goldeyes games are available through Ticketmaster by clicking on Goldeyes.com, calling 1-855-GOLDEYE or visiting any Ticketmaster location, including the Shaw Park box office.
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