Dogs Can't Ketchup Late as Goldeyes Win Thriller
July 25, 2025 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Jacob Robson of the Winnipeg Goldeyes lays down a bunt
(Winnipeg Goldeyes, Credit: Dave Mahussier)
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (27-38) returned home in winning fashion Thursday evening, edging the Chicago Dogs (36-30) by a score of 6-5 at Blue Cross Park to open a four-game series.
Chicago struck first in the top of the second when Chance Sisco doubled in TJ Hopkins to give the Dogs a 1-0 lead.
Winnipeg responded in the bottom of the third with a burst of offense. Tripp Clark tied the game with a double that scored Ramón Bramasco, followed by a go-ahead single from Max Murphy to plate Jacob Robson. Roby Enríquez capped the inning with a single to bring in Clark, giving the Goldeyes a 3-1 advantage.
The Goldeyes added to their lead in the fourth when Bramasco lifted a sacrifice fly to score Ray-Patrick Didder and make it 4-1.
Chicago cut the deficit to one in the fifth on a two-run home run by Henry Kusiak, but the Goldeyes responded in the seventh. Murphy delivered again with a two-run single, scoring Robson and Clark to restore a three-run cushion at 6-3.
The Dogs rallied in the ninth when Howard Rodríguez hit a two-run homer to left, trimming the lead to 6-5. Chicago then brought the go-ahead run to the plate after Jacob Teter singled, but Ryder Yakel secured the win by retiring Hopkins on a deep fly to right field.
Mitchell Lambson (W, 7-3) earned the win for Winnipeg, working six innings and allowing three runs on nine hits, with one walk and one strikeout. Yakel (S, 3) recorded his third save of the season with a two-inning effort, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out three.
Chicago starter Keoni Cavaco (L, 3-5) was tagged with the loss, surrendering four runs over five innings on nine hits, three walks, and four strikeouts.
Out of the Dogs' bullpen, Eric Lin worked a scoreless sixth, while Zach Davidson allowed two runs in the seventh. Brock Bell pitched a clean eighth with one strikeout.
The series continues Friday evening at Blue Cross Park. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CDT. Right-hander Zan Rose (2-5, 6.85 ERA) takes the mound for Winnipeg, while Jack Nedrow (1-1, 2.50 ERA) is expected to start for Chicago.
Fans can join me, Trevor Curl, for all the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM and online at cjnu.ca, with the pregame show beginning at 6:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast in French on Envol 91 FM with Yanick LaRoche handling the play-by-play. The video stream of all Goldeyes games is available free of charge at AABaseball.TV.
The Goldeyes are bringing holiday cheer to the summer season Friday with Christmas in July! Fans can enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday-themed fun, including music from DJ Anto starting when gates open at 5:30 p.m., a special first pitch by Santa Claus, and a prize draw at the Party Stuff booth on the concourse. Kids can send their wish lists to the North Pole at the Lockwood Street Elf Village, while the ballpark will be decked out in full Christmas décor. The night caps off with a spectacular post-game fireworks display by Archangel Fireworks, making it a can't-miss event for fans of all ages.
For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit the team's official website Goldeyes.com.
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