Canaries Can't Overcome Early Deficit

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Canaries Can't Overcome Early Deficit

May 11, 2025 - American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release


Fargo, ND - The Sioux Falls Canaries' late inning rally came up short on Sunday as the Birds fell to Fargo-Moorhead 9-5 at Newman Outdoor Field.

Sioux Falls scored in the opening inning as Ernny Ordonez crossed home plate on a groundball double play. The RedHawks responded with six unanswered runs over the next two innings to pull ahead for good.

Ordonez got the Birds within 6-2 with an RBI sacrifice flyout in the top of the third but Fargo-Moorhead scored three more runs in the bottom half. Sioux Falls got a run back in the fifth inning when Peter Zimmermann scored on a fielder's choice after leading off the frame with a double.

Matt Ruiz cut the deficit to five with a sacrifice groundout in the top of the seventh and Calvin Estrada added an RBI single but the Canaries could get no closer.

The Birds outhit Fargo-Moorhead 14-9 for the contest, led by Jordan Barth's three-hit effort. Sioux Falls (1-2) returns home Tuesday night to take on Lincoln at 6:35pm.

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