AA Lincoln Saltdogs

Clutch Hits Help Canaries Avoid Sweep

Published on August 8, 2013 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release


LINCOLN -- After overcoming another early hole, the Saltdogs (41-37) ultimately succumbed to the determined Sioux Falls Canaries (32-44) 5-3 in front of 3,137 fans at Haymarket Park Thursday night.

Nick Van Stratten hit a two-out double down the left field line to give Sioux Falls a 4-3 lead in the top of the seventh. The Birds would add another run the very next batter on a Cory Morales single.

Luis Chirinos pitched very well after allowing a three-run homer to Reggie Abercrombie in the first, going six innings, giving up three runs but did not factor in the decision.

Kyle Ruwe (9-6) went seven, allowing three runs on 11 hits to improve to 3-0 against the club with which he began his career.

David Espinosa and Curt Smith hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth to tie the game at 3-3.

Alan DeRatt worked a perfect ninth to book his 17th save of the campaign.

The Saltdogs open a three-game series with wildcard-leading Gary SouthShore (46-31) Friday night at 7:05 p.m. Radio coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on KFOR 1240.

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