Saltdogs Rally Again, But Fall In Extras
Published on August 9, 2009 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Saltdogs came up just short in their attempt to sweep Sioux Falls on Sunday, losing 5-4 in 11 innings at Haymarket Park. Lincoln drops to 17-11 on the second half of the season.
The Saltdogs launched their third straight eighth-inning rally in as many nights, tying the game at four, but Sioux Falls scored the decisive run in the top of the eleventh. Joe Anthonsen singled with one out against Matt Petrusek (1-1), and went to third on a bloop single by Tim Hutting. Cody Haerther followed with a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Anthonsen with the winning run. Lincoln put the tying run on third with two out in the bottom of the eleventh, but Albenis Machado grounded sharply out to second against Andrew Pluta (4-0), ending the game.
Lincoln's three-run rally in the eighth began with two out and nobody on, when Sioux Falls starter Jino Gonzalez hit Phil Hawke with a 2-2 pitch. Pichi Balet and Rafael Alvarez each followed with base hits, with Alvarez driving in a run and sending Gonzalez to the showers. Gavin Dickey greeted reliever Aaron Cotter with a deep drive to right field that appeared to clear the fence for a three-run homer; however, it was ruled that the ball hit the padded sign below the top of the fence before going over, giving Dickey a ground-rule double and an RBI. Shea McFeely did follow with an infield single to score Alvarez and tie the game at four.
Sioux Falls took the early lead in the fourth inning, putting together four hits and a walk to score three runs. Lincoln got one run back in the sixth on Hawke's sacrifice fly, but the Canaries went back to a three-run lead on Trevor Lawhorn's solo home run in the top of the eighth.
Alvarez finished the night 4-for-5 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored. Dickey went 3-for-5 with his RBI, while McFeely and Josh Burrus had two hits apiece. Despite the loss, Lincoln maintains a 1.5-game lead over St. Paul in the North Division of the American Association.
The Saltdogs open a four-game home series against the Wichita Wingnuts Monday night at 7:05. Righty Brian Campbell will make the start for Lincoln.
The current Saltdogs homestand runs through August 13. For more team and ticket information, go to www.saltdogs.com.
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