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Canaries Offense Explodes in Fargo on Monday Night

June 16, 2015 - American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release


Fargo, ND- The Sioux Falls Canaries (12-13) opened up a four-game series against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks (7-17), trying to snap a three-game losing streak. Snap it they did, as the Birds' offense exploded for a season high 11 runs on 15 hits to defeat the RedHawks 11-5 on Monday night at Newman Outdoor Field.

The Birds' found themselves down 3-0 going into the 4th inning, before Brian Humphries doubled and later scored on a Michael Wing RBI single. Wing scored two batters later on an RJ Perucki RBI single into center field.

The Canaries tied the game up on a Jason Repko RBI single into left, and took their first lead of the night on a ground ball off the bat of DH Tyler Shover. Jerome Pena extended the Sioux Falls lead to 5-3 with a bases loaded walk, bringing in Shover from third base.

Fargo got a run back in the bottom of the 6th inning, and later tied the game up at 5-5 in the 7th inning on a two-out, RBI single from second baseman, Frank Salerno.

Humphries gave the Canaries the lead for good in the top of the 8th inning, pushing the eventual game winning run across on a RBI double deep into the gap in right-centerfield. The Birds' tacked on five more runs in the top the 9th inning, to cap off their largest offensive showing of the season.

Pena had a big night, going 2-for-5 with a homerun (1) and three RBI's. Humphries has now hit safely in seven of his last eight games, finishing the night 2-for-6 with two doubles and an RBI.

Starting pitcher Joe Bircher (2-1, 2.45 ERA) picked up the no-decision after allowing four runs on seven hits over six innings. The lefty did not walk a batter, while matching his season high with five strikeouts.

Relief pitcher Mike Watt (1-0, 3.72 ERA) earned his first victory in a Canaries uniform, after allowing one run on two hits in one inning of work.

The series continues on Tuesday night with LHP Miguel Pena (3-1, 2.30) coming off the disabled list to make his 5th start of the season. LHP Mike Mason (1-1, 5.68 ERA) will make his 2nd start of the season for the RedHawks.

The Canaries return to Sioux Falls Stadium on Friday night in a three-game series against the Sioux City Explorers, who currently sit in first place in the American Association's central division.

Get your tickets to any of the Canaries home games this season by contacting the Canaries Ticket Office at (605) 336-6060 or visit www.sfcanaries.com. No matter your schedule, the Canaries have a ticket package for you. Ask a Canaries representative about the weekender, perch packs or E-Z Game Tickets. Fans can listen to every game home and away on Sioux Falls Sports Radio KWSN AM 1230 and FM 98.1.

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