Pheasants Take Game 3, Series Finale Tonight in Sf
Published on July 1, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Sioux City Explorers News Release
Sioux City-----Sioux Falls scored an unearned run in the eighth inning as the Explorers lost to the Pheasants 4-3 at Lewis and Clark Park.
It was the second straight defeat at the hands to Sioux Falls. Francisco Leandro led off the eighth inning for Sioux Falls with a triple to right centerfield. The relay throw from the X's Ryan Priddy hit Leandro in the back and the ball went into the stands, allowing Leandro to score, which proved to be the winning run. The run, unearned, came off losing Explorers relief pitcher Eddie Delacruz. Ty Marotz started and pitched seven inning as he was hooked up in a pitchers dual with the Pheasants Ben Moore. Moore picked up the win while Marotz received a no-decision.
The Explorers had nine hits, but left ten runners on base, five of those in scoring position. Wally Backman, Jr. led the Explorers with three hits, including two doubles.
The final game of the four-game series with Sioux Falls will be played Friday at Sioux Falls Stadium. Game time will be 7:05. After the Friday night game, the Explorers return home to Lewis and Clark Park for a four-game series with Fargo-Moorhead starting Saturday.
FIREWORKS AFTER THE GAME ON JULY 3RD & JULY 4TH ...Reserve your seats now by calling 712-277-9467 or by stopping down to the Box Office at Lewis & Clark Park. Box Office is open NOW!
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