Perez, Bats Help Goldeyes Power Past Fargo
July 18, 2021 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
FARGO, ND - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (26-28) beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 10-5 at Newman Outdoor Field on Sunday afternoon.
The Goldeyes jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the second. Raul Navarro doubled to left-centre leading off and scored two batters later when Logan Hill lined a two-run home run to left-centre. Wes Darvill returned to the lineup for the first time since July 4th and followed Hill with a double to right-centre. Tyler Hill made it 3-0 with a two-out, RBI double down the left field line.
After Max Murphy drew a one-out walk in the top of the fifth, Kyle Martin hit a two-run homer to left.
Darvill and Austin Rei drew back-to-back walks to open the top of the sixth, and both came home on a two-run double down the left field line from Tyler Hill.
Fargo-Moorhead (31-25) pulled within 8-2 in the bottom of the sixth on a Manuel Boscan RBI double and a Kevin Krause RBI groundout.
The Goldeyes re-extended the lead to 10-2 in the top of the seventh. With two outs and no one on base, Logan Hill singled to centre and was followed by a two-run home run to right-centre from Darvill.
Leobaldo Pina, Jordan George, and Krause each drove in runs in the bottom of the eighth to pull the RedHawks within 10-5 before Jose Jose stemmed the tide by recording consecutive groundouts to end the inning. Jose then worked a scoreless bottom of the ninth to finish the game.
Pete Perez (3-1) started for the Goldeyes and picked up the win, allowing two earned runs on five hits in five and two-thirds innings. Perez walked two and struck out four.
Gage Hinsz (3-3) started for the RedHawks and took the loss, allowing eight earned runs on eight hits in five and one-third innings. Hinsz walked four and struck out four.
Travis Seabrooke pitched one and one-third scoreless innings in relief of Perez. The Goldeyes tied season-highs with both six doubles and three home runs in the win.
The four-game series concludes Monday night at 7:02 p.m. The Goldeyes have not yet announced their starting pitcher. Fargo-Moorhead goes with right-hander Logan Nissen (3-4, 4.83). All the action can be heard locally on CJNU 93.7 FM and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca
The Goldeyes will continue to monitor the reopening of the Canada/US border and assess a potential return to Shaw Park in 2021.
In the coming weeks, Winnipeg Goldeyes staff will contact ticket holders with more information and appreciate everyone's patience and understanding.
American Association Stories from July 18, 2021
- Cleburne Fights off Explorers Rally, Wins Ninth Straight Series - Cleburne Railroaders
- Dogs Don't Panic, Deliver in the Clutch to Sweep Apollos - Chicago Dogs
- Goldeyes Outbat RedHawks 10-5 - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Wyatt Ulrich Reaches for 41st Straight Game - Sioux Falls Canaries
- 'Dogs Finish off Sweep in Sioux Falls - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Fish Fry Hawks in Afternoon Matinee - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Monarchs Start Slow, Not Enough to Sweep the Series - Kansas City Monarchs
- RailCats Swept by Milkmen in 8-3 Loss - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Perez, Bats Help Goldeyes Power Past Fargo - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Haug Patrols Basepaths, Sets Table for Explosive Eighth Inning - Chicago Dogs
- Bullard Delivers Debut Gem to Lift Railroaders - Cleburne Railroaders
- X's Clobbered by Cleburne to Even Series - Sioux City Explorers
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- Travieso and Big Blasts Cage the Cougars - Kansas City Monarchs
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.
