Explorers Defeat Saints
Published on July 3, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Sioux City Explorers News Release
Sioux City.....The Sioux City Explorers exploded for six runs in the third inning as they defeated St. Paul 8-4 Friday before 4021, the largest crowd of the season at Lewis and Clark Park.
The Explorers took advantage of four walks along with three hits in the six-run third inning. James Boone and Justin Toole both had two RBI's in the inning in the victory. Toole led the nine-hit Explorers attack with three hits along with the two RBI's.
St. Paul closed the gap at 6-4 in the fifth inning on a grand slam home run by Jacob Butler.
Sioux City added two insurance runs in the sixth inning on a RBI single by Justin Nelson and a wild pitch.
Steve Spurgeon picked up the win for the X's, breaking a three-game losing streak for the right hander.
The Explorers and St. Paul will meet again Saturday at 7:05pm with fireworks after the game at Lewis and Clark Park.
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