RedHawks Playoff Opponent Set; Eggleston Activated from D.L.
Published on September 2, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks News Release
FARGO, ND - A week after clinching the American Association North Division title, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks now know their first round playoff opponent.
The RedHawks will face the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the best-of-five series starting Wednesday night at 7:02 p.m. at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo. Game 2 will be Thursday night at 7:02 in Fargo. The series will shift to Shaw Park in Winnipeg for Game 3 on Friday night. Game 4 and Game 5 (both if necessary), will be played at Shaw Park at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Winnipeg advanced to the playoffs by winning the Wild Card.
The 2012 playoff series marks the tenth time the RedHawks and Goldeyes have faced off in a playoff series since 1996, and first since 2009. Fargo-Moorhead has advanced past Winnipeg on six of those occasions, winning series in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006 and 2009. The Goldeyes beat the RedHawks in 1997, 1999 and 2001.
Tickets for games at Newman Outdoor Field are available online at www.fmredhawks.com or can be purchased at the RedHawks Ticket Office on Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone orders will also be taken again starting Monday morning.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Wed., Sept. 5 Winnipeg vs. Fargo-Moorhead 7:02 p.m. Newman Outdoor Field
Thurs., Sept. 6 Winnipeg vs. Fargo-Moorhead 7:02 p.m. Newman Outdoor Field
Fri., Sept. 7 Fargo-Moorhead vs. Winnipeg 7:00 p.m. Shaw Park
Sat., Sept. 8 Fargo-Moorhead vs. Winnipeg** 6:00 p.m. Shaw Park
Sun., Sept. 9 Fargo-Moorhead vs. Winnipeg** 5:00 p.m. Shaw Park
**If Necessary
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