Goldeyes Can't Sweep League-Leading Wingnuts
Published on July 1, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
An early lead wasn't enough for the Winnipeg Goldeyes to sweep their fifth series of the season.
Winnipeg had a 4-1 lead after the second inning, but lost 8-5 to the Wichita Wingnuts Sunday afternoon before 2,232 fans in Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in the final game of a three-game series.
The Goldeyes still win the series and return to Winnipeg for a 12-game homestand on Tuesday with a two and a half game lead on the Sioux Falls Pheasants.
Gabby Martinez hit a three-run homer for the Goldeyes in the top of the first inning to start the series finale off with a bang, but the lead would be quickly diminished.
The Wingnuts responded with a run in the bottom of the first inning. After Winnipeg restored the three-run cushion in the second, Wichita slapped five runs on the scoreboard in the third inning to take a 6-4 lead.
Wichita added two more runs in the seventh inning thanks to a two-run single from Taylor Freeman, while Martinez hit his second home run of the game for Winnipeg - a solo shot - in the eighth inning to finish the scoring.
Starter Todd Privett made his Goldeyes debut, but lasted just two and a third innings to take the loss. He was on the hook for all six runs the Wingnuts scored in the first three innings.
Wichita starter Josh Lowey improved to 8-0 with the win, while Matt Navarez pitched the ninth inning for his fourth save.
Following an off day tomorrow, the Goldeyes begin a four-game series with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Tuesday night at Shaw Park. Southpaw Chris Salamida (1-2, 4.87) will take the ball for Winnipeg. Game time is 7:00 p.m.
Great seats for all 12 games of the homestand are available by clicking on Ticketmaster.ca, calling 1-855-GOLDEYE or visiting the Shaw Park box office.
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