
RedHawks Walk-Off on Goldeyes
August 27, 2020 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
FARGO, ND - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (25-23) lost 3-2 to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at Newman Outdoor Field on Thursday night.
Tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Brennan Metzger singled down the right field line with two outs to drive in Dylan Kelly with the winning run. Kelly singled to right-centre with one out, took second on a single to left from Sam Dexter, and advanced to third when Alex Boxwell grounded into a fielder's choice at first.
Bret Helton (4-1) picked up the win in relief with a scoreless top of the ninth.
Victor Capellan (1-1) took the loss in relief for the Goldeyes.
The RedHawks (21-27) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. Singles from Drew Ward and Correlle Prime set up an RBI single to left-centre from Christian Ibarra.
In the top of the sixth, Wes Darvill singled to centre leading off, took second on a wild pitch, and scored the tying run when Jonathan Moroney hit a bloop single to right with two outs.
The RedHawks went back in front 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth on an RBI single from Kelly.
Kevin Lachance hit an opposite-field, solo home run to right in the top of the eighth to even the score.
Mitchell Lambson started for the Goldeyes and took a no-decision, allowing two earned runs on seven hits over eight innings. Lambson walked three and struck out three. The eight innings were the most for a Goldeyes' pitcher this season. Lambson has pitched seven innings or more in each of his last five starts.
John Anderson started for the RedHawks and also took a no-decision, allowing two earned runs on six hits in eight innings. Anderson walked one and struck out eight.
The Goldeyes and RedHawks open a new three-game series at Newman Outdoor Field on Friday night. The Goldeyes will serve as the home team. First pitch Friday is at 7:02 p.m. All the action can be heard locally on 93.7 FM CJNU and worldwide at www.cjnu.ca
For information on Goldeyes' merchandise and 2021 season tickets, visit the Goldeyes' official website at www.goldeyes.com.
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