Railroaders Set League Strikeout Record, Lose Fourth in a Row

August 30, 2018 - American Association (AA) - Cleburne Railroaders News Release

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Cam Monger hit a solo homer and drove in another run with a sacrifice fly, but Cleburne couldn't hold an early lead and set the league single-season strikeout record in a 10-6 loss to the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park on Thursday night.

Monger hit a sacrifice fly to put Cleburne up 3-0 in the 1st inning, but Lincoln scored eight unanswered runs before the solo homer - his 12th of the year - to cut the deficit to 8-4 in the 4th inning.

Angel Rosa struck out to end the game - Cleburne's 11th on the night and 872nd of the year, surpassing the league record set by Sioux Falls last season.

Angelo Gumbs drove in a run with a fielder's choice to open the scoring in the 1st inning, and Levi Scott added to the lead with an RBI double before Monger's sac fly

The Saltdogs answered with a pair of runs in the 1st on Brandon Jacobs's two-run single, and Jacobs tied the game with an RBI single in the 3rd.

The 'Dogs added took their first lead of the game on on Dashenko Ricardo's RBI double, and T.J. Bennett then singled in two more. Christian Ibarra scored two more with a single to put Lincoln up by five.

After Monger's homer cut the lead to four, Jacobs - who finished with three hits and five RBI - clubbed a two-run homer to make it 10-4.

The Railroaders got two runs back without a hit in the 7th inning, after the first four batters walked to begin the inning, and Alex Polston bounced into a double play that scored another run.

Cleburne starter Michael Gunn went three innings and gave up 10 runs, while Will Mathis went three scoreless innings in relief. Both Tyler Wilson and Jeff Dally pitched scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

The Railroaders and Saltdogs wrap up the three-game series at 7:05 p.m. on Friday night. RHP Patrick Mincey will go head-to-head with LHP Joe Bircher.

The Railroaders return home for the final series of 2018 on Saturday, September 1 against the Texas AirHogs. Cleburne has just two home games remaining - Sept. 1 and Sept. 3 - and all ticket/promotional information can be found at www.railroaderbaseball.com or by calling (817) 945-8705.

• Discuss this story on the American Association message board...

American Association Stories from August 30, 2018

• American Association Game Recaps - AA
• Defensive Mistakes Hurt Birds in Loss to RailCats - Sioux Falls Canaries
• Jacobs Drives in Five and Saltdogs Win 10-6 - Lincoln Saltdogs
• Collier Collars Wingnuts to Even Series - Wichita Wingnuts
• Saints Too Little, Too Late, Fall to Dogs 6-3 - St. Paul Saints
• Golson Piles up Three Hits in 4-0 Loss vs. X's - Texas AirHogs
• Torrez, Vavra Lead Chicago to 6-3 Win over St. Paul - Chicago Dogs
• Samson Sets Hits Record and X's Shut out Hogs - Sioux City Explorers
• Early Six-Run Lead Paces Gary to 6-3 Win over Sioux Falls - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• Capellan Ties Record as Goldeyes Best RedHawks - Winnipeg Goldeyes
• Railroaders Set League Strikeout Record, Lose Fourth in a Row - Cleburne Railroaders
• Highway Robbery Defense and Ace Performance Doom T-Bones - Kansas City Monarchs
• RailCats Slip by Birds to Snap Streak - Sioux Falls Canaries
• American Association Game Recaps - AA
• Garcia's Shut out and Samson's Big Night Lead X's to Win - Sioux City Explorers
• Saltdogs Offense Continues to Roll in 13-3 Blowout - Lincoln Saltdogs
• Dogs Spoil Strong Start from Simms, Lose 2-1 - Chicago Dogs
• AirHogs Shutout in Sioux City Opener - Texas AirHogs
• 4 Unanswered Runs Guides Gary to Playoffs for Second Straight Season - Gary SouthShore Railcats
• Murphy Sets Single-Season Hits Record as Saints Down Dogs, 2-1 - St. Paul Saints
• Banwart, Early Offense Carry Wingnuts Past T-Bones - Wichita Wingnuts
• Sohn, Pitching Help Goldeyes Beat RedHawks - Winnipeg Goldeyes

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.

Other Recent Cleburne Railroaders Stories

• Railroaders Season Ends in South Division Wild Card Game
• Hernandez Named American Association All-Star
• Cleburne Loses Finale, Will Host Wild Card Game on Wednesday
• Railroaders Clinch Playoff Spot, Fall to KC
• Peterson Homers Again, But Cleburne Falls in Game Two