Heavy Rain Doesn't Delay Chicago Win over RedHawks
August 28, 2018 - American Association (AA)
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks News Release
FARGO, N.D. - After a two-and-a-half-hour rain delay, the Chicago Dogs (41-52) finished off the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (49-44) for a 7-0 win that spanned from Monday evening to the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Chicago scored three runs in the sixth inning after adding a run each in the first and third to start the game's scoring. As the sixth inning finished, the rain fell and the tarp was pulled onto the field that ultimately resulted in a weather delay of two hours and 28 minutes.
The Dogs' scored a run each in the seventh and eighth after the game restarted to extend their lead even more. Chicago's seven runs on 16 hits were enough to best the RedHawks, who managed only four hits against Chicago starter Jared Carkuff and one more against the Dogs' bullpen.
Barker finished with five runs against on nine hits in 5.2 innings. He falls to 2-6 on the season.
The RedHawks fall to 49-44 with the loss and remain four games behind the Gary SouthShore RailCats with seven games to play for both teams.
Fargo-Moorhead will look to win the series with Chicago in the rubber game tomorrow night. First pitch is scheduled for 7:02 PM in the finale.
American Association Stories from August 28, 2018
- RailCats Out-Slug Wingnuts to Earn Split - Wichita Wingnuts
- Carey's 4 Hits & 8 2-Out Runs Leads RailCats to 11-8 Victory - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- Saltdogs Tally 13 Runs in Rubber Match Win on Git-R-Done Night - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Saints Clinch Playoff Berth with RedHawks Loss - St. Paul Saints
- T- Bones Walk It off in Slugfest - Sioux City Explorers
- Railroaders Strike out 17 Times in Sioux Falls - Cleburne Railroaders
- Saints Two Homers in Ninth Puts Them on Precipice of Playoffs, Win 3-2 - St. Paul Saints
- Saints Rally in Ninth to Beat Goldeyes - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- One Plus One Plus One Equals Two in Ninth - Kansas City Monarchs
- Sioux City Explorers South Division Champions - Sioux City Explorers
- Final Chance to Say Yes (to Yourself) in the Regular Season During August 29-September 3 Homestand - St. Paul Saints
- Wingnuts Recognize Wichita Baseball Legends Stephenson and Hooper - Wichita Wingnuts
- Heavy Rain Doesn't Delay Chicago Win over RedHawks - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- Carkuff Leads Dogs to 7-0 Shutout of RedHawks - Chicago Dogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
