Ledesma, Canaries Blank Goldeyes
September 3, 2022 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (51-47) lost 4-0 to the Sioux Falls Canaries at Shaw Park on Saturday night.
Canaries' starter Stevie Ledesma (6-4) pitched a complete game, five-hit shutout to earn the win. Ledesma walked two and struck out 13. It was the first nine-inning complete for a Canaries' pitcher since the late Tyler Herron went the distance on August 12th, 2020 versus St. Paul.
Sioux Falls (33-65) broke a scoreless tie scoring two unearned runs in the top of the sixth. Connor Blair reached on an error leading off and took second on an Aaron Takacs single to right-centre. Angelo Altavilla's sacrifice attempt resulted in a throwing error by Goldeyes' starter Luis Ramirez who attempted to force out Blair at third base. Blair scored on the play to give the Canaries a 1-0 lead. Sioux Falls went on to load the bases and made it 2-0 on a sacrifice fly to centre from Osvaldo Martinez.
Jabari Henry led off the top of the seventh with a home run to left-centre to push the lead to 3-0. John Nester's two-out, RBI single to left plated Takacs with the Canaries' fourth run.
Ramirez (10-7) took the loss, allowing two unearned runs on seven hits in six innings. Ramirez walked two and struck out five.
Will McAffer and Paul Schwendel each worked a scoreless inning in relief for Winnipeg.
Game three of the four-game series is Sunday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. Freisis Adames (7-4, 5.17) faces right-hander Joey Pulido (1-11, 7.75).
For information on Winnipeg Goldeyes' postseason tickets, as well as 2022 season tickets, individual tickets, group outings, and 10-game mini packs, visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.
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