Matulovich Masterful as Goldeyes Tame Cougars

June 4, 2024 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release

Winnipeg Goldeyes pitcher Joey Matulovich
(Winnipeg Goldeyes, Credit: Dave Mahussier)

The Goldeyes took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on centre fielder Miles Simington's double to right field that brought home right fielder and reigning American Association Batter of the Week Max Murphy.

Joey Matulovich (Dave Mahussier/Winnipeg Goldeyes)

Winnipeg added two more runs in the second. First, designated hitter Ryan Holgate scored from third base on a fielding error, then first baseman Gio Brusa came in on a ground ball double play to make it 3-0.

The Goldeyes increased their lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the third inning on a bases-loaded walk issued to catcher Kevin García and a two-run single to right-centre field off the bat of shortstop Andy Armstrong.

Kane County (14-9) broke through in the sixth inning when second baseman Jared Cushing crossed the plate as the result of at fielding error, and centre fielder Armond Upshaw scored on first baseman Todd Lott's sacrifice fly to right field.

Winnipeg second baseman Jake McMurray drove in Murphy with a single to right field in the bottom of the seventh to give the Goldeyes a five-run cushion and round out the scoring.

Joey Matulovich (W, 3-0) won for the third time in for starts, allowing two unearned runs on four hits over six innings of work. He struck out eight and did not walk a batter. Justin Courtney retired all six batters he faced and Nick Trogrlic-Iverson bent but did not break in the ninth, getting Cushing to ground out with the bases loaded to end the ballgame.

Antonio Carreón (L, 0-2) gave up six runs on seven hits in five innings.

"It was a well-played game all around," commented Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins. "We played well defensively tonight, obviously we hit the ball well, and Joey Matulovich was fantastic. Justin Courtney came in and made quick work of their order over two innings, and Nick Troglric-Iverson gave up some base hits but not runs. Not much else needs to be said."

The series continues at 6:30 p.m. CDT Tuesday, with the Goldeyes sending Landen Bourassa (1-1, 4.95 ERA) to the mound. The Cougars counter with fellow right-hander Nick Belzer (2-0, 2.84 ERA).

Trevor Curl will have the pregame show on CJNU 93.7 FM and cjnu.ca at 6:00. The game will also be broadcast in French on L'Univers de L'Info with Yanick LaRoche handling the play-by-play. The video stream of all games is available free of charge at AABaseball.TV.

For information about 2024 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit the team's official website Goldeyes.com.

Winnipeg Goldeyes pitcher Joey Matulovich (Dave Mahussier)

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