Saltdogs Lose Wild One
Published on June 30, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
ST. PAUL, MN - The Lincoln Saltdogs saw their seven-game winning streak come to and end Tuesday, losing 8-7 to the St. Paul Saints in 12 innings. Lincoln drops to 19-24 on the season.
St. Paul finally won the game in the 12th against Lincoln starter Tim Brown (0-1). The Saints put runners on second and third with one out, and after an intentional walk loaded the bases, Jacob Butler came home to score on a wild pitch by Brown.
Both teams launched late rallies in the game thanks to miscues by the defense. In the top of the seventh, Lincoln had runners on second and third with two out. Shea McFeely grounded to second, but Tony Mansolino threw the ball away for an error that scored two runs. Brandon Jones followed with an RBI single to put the Saltdogs up 6-2.
St. Paul crept closer with two runs in the bottom of the seventh, and a solo home run by Jason Cooper leading off the eighth made it 6-5. Later in the inning, the Saints had two runners on with two out when Scott Knazek hit a fly ball to left-center. Lincoln center fielder Josh Burrus dropped the ball for error, scoring two runs and giving the Saints a 7-6 lead.
Lincoln, however, tied it in the ninth. With two outs and a man on first, McFeely lifted a fly ball to shallow left field. Shortstop Steve Butler, fighting a stiff breeze, failed to catch the ball cleanly, allowing pinch-runner Jake Jadlowski to score all the way from first and tie things up. McFeely was credited with an RBI double.
Saltdogs starter Jarrett Gardner, making his first start after throwing a no-hitter on Thursday, allowed four runs in 6.2 innings pitched and left the game in position to win. Reliever Daryl Arreola kept Lincoln in the game late, pitching three scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Offensively, McFeely finished 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored. Shawn McGill also finished with three hits. Phil Hawke hit a two-run home run, his seventh of the season, and Brandon Jones had a pair of singles to extend his hitting streak to eight games.
Lincoln and St. Paul play game three of their four-game series Wednesday night at 7:05pm. Righty Brian Campbell is scheduled to make the start for the Saltdogs.
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