Lambson's Complete Game Not Enough in Pitcher's Duel
August 22, 2019 - American Association (AA) - Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
ROSEMONT, IL - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (49-40) lost 2-0 to the Chicago Dogs at Impact Field on Thursday night.
Victor Roache hit a two-out, RBI double in the bottom of the first to drive in the game's first run. Gustavo Pierre made it 2-0 with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the second.
Dogs' starting pitcher Austin Wright (6-7) picked up the win with six shutout innings on two hits. Wright walked two and struck out nine.
Mitchell Lambson (12-3) took a tough-luck, complete game loss for the Goldeyes, allowing two earned runs on six hits over eight innings. Lambson walked none, struck out seven, and at one point, retired 15 consecutive batters. It was Lambson's fourth complete game of the year, which is tied for third on the Goldeyes' single-season list.
After Casey Crosby and Rich Mascheri each worked a scoreless inning in relief of Wright, Kyle Halbohn pitched around a leadoff single from Tyler Marincov in the top of the ninth to earn his 12th save.
Marincov has hit safely in nine consecutive games.
The series concludes Friday night at 7:05 p.m. Parker French (5-5, 5.42) takes on left-hander Luke Westphal (10-2, 3.03). All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca
The Goldeyes return home on Tuesday, August 27th when they host the Gary SouthShore RailCats at Shaw Park. Advance tickets are on sale now by visiting www.goldeyes.com/tickets or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.
For information on 2019 season tickets, 10-game mini packs, and group tickets, call the Goldeyes' office at (204) 982-BASE, or visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.
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