Fish Jump on Xs Early, Take Series
June 28, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
The Winnipeg Goldeyes came out of an offensive funk in a big, big way Thursday night.
Every Goldeyes player had a hit and the team scored seven runs in the second inning, as Winnipeg blasted the Sioux City Explorers 9-2 to take two of three games in the series and earn franchise win 100 over the Xs.
The win pushes Winnipeg's record to 20-18 on the season and moves the Goldeyes two games back of the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks for first place in the American Association's North Division. Winnipeg still has two games in hand on Fargo.
The Goldeyes did all their scoring early Thursday night.
Leonard Davis hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to begin the offensive onslaught for Winnipeg. The Goldeyes had gone five consecutive games without a home run.
In the second inning for Winnipeg, Nate Samson had an RBI single, Mike Coles had a two RBI single, Jordan Guida scored on Nick Liles fielder's choice, Davis doubled in Coles, and Luis Alen had a two-run single.
Sioux City replied with two runs in the bottom of the second inning, but neither team touched home plate after that.
Alen paced Winnipeg with three knocks, while Leonard Davis and Amos Ramon each had a pair of hits. Davis led the team with three RBI.
Winnipeg's nine-run showing was the most by the team since an 11-3 win against the St. Paul Saints on June 17. In the seven-game since then, the Goldeyes averaged 2.9 runs per game.
Goldeyes starter Pete Gehle earned the win after throwing seven solid innings. He struck out two, walked four and allowed just the two runs in the second inning for his second quality start of the season.
Rookie relievers Kaohi Downing and Gabe Aguilar each pitched an inning of scoreless relief for the Fish.
Sioux City starter Dan Jurik surrendered all nine of Winnipeg runs and suffered the loss.
Winnipeg will travel overnight to Gary, Indiana, where the team will open a three-game weekend series with the RailCats Friday night. Game time is 7 p.m. The pre-game show with Paul Edmonds on TSN 1290 begins at 6:30 p.m.
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