Lincoln defeats Sports in home opener

May 16, 2006 - American Association (AA)
Shreveport-Bossier Captains News Release


The Lincoln Saltdogs spoiled the home opener of the Shreveport Sports Tuesday night at Fair Grounds Field winning 8-6 to stretch the Lincoln winning streak to five straight.

The Sports had taken a 4-1 into the seventh inning when Brett Cooley of the Saltdogs hit a grand slam home run with two outs to give Lincoln a 7-4 lead. The Saltdogs added another run in the ninth inning on a solo home run by Bryan Warner.

Shreveport was led by third baseman Neb Brown who had three hits, including a double and drove in two runs.

The loss drops the Sports to 1-3 on the season while Lincoln now goes 5-0 for the year.

Shreveport and Lincoln will play the second game of the three-game series Wednesday at Fair Grounds Field. Game time will be 7:05 pm.



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