Saltdogs Salvage Finale against Sioux Falls
May 30, 2021 - American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
LINCOLN, Nebraska - Kyle Kinman allowed two runs over six innings, and the 'Dogs used a five-run 8th inning to beat the Sioux Falls Canaries 8-2 at Haymarket Park on Sunday night.
Kinman has now allowed just two runs over 17 innings to begin the season, and the left-hander has given up just 11 hits with 19 strikeouts over that span.
Justin Byrd hit a two-run homer to open the scoring in the 3rd inning, while Mitch Glasser tied the game with a two-run triple in the 4th.
Louis Martini scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the 6th inning before the 'Dogs (6-5) had their highest-scoring half-inning of the year with five in the 8th.
Josh Altmann extended his hitting streak to a season-high seven games with an 8th-inning single, and Curt Smith had two hits with a walk and a run scored.
Lincoln got three scoreless innings in relief from three separate relievers. Carter Hope tossed a scoreless 7th, Logan Lombana struck out three in the 8th and James Pugliese - pitching for the first time in a non-save situation - worked out two baserunners in the 9th.
The 'Dogs held the Canaries (6-5) to just two runs and handed them their first loss from a South Division foe this year.
Lincoln has Monday off before a starting a six-game roadtrip at Kane County on Tuesday. First pitch time in the first-ever meeting between the 'Dogs and Cougars is set for 6:30 p.m., and pregame coverage will begin at 6:05 p.m. on ESPN Lincoln 101.5 FM/1480 AM.
The Saltdogs are playing their 20th season in Lincoln! Tickets and promotional information are available around the clock on saltdogs.com.
• Discuss this story on the American Association message board...
American Association Stories from May 30, 2021
- X's Strand a Win on Base, Lose Rubber Game - Sioux City Explorers
- Goldeyes Take Series with Dramatic Win over Cougars - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Cougars Heart Broken in Extras to Drop Series - Kane County Cougars
- Saltdogs Salvage Finale against Sioux Falls - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Dogs' Uncanny Knack for Comeback Wins Continues in Series-Clincher Versus Sioux City - Chicago Dogs
- Monarchs Bats Go Silent in Series Finale - Kansas City Monarchs
- Hawks Turn Triple Play, Seal Sweep of Apollos - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- RailCats Hold off Milkmen to Win Rubber Match in Milwaukee - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Mariot, Bullpen Blank Monarchs in Finale - Cleburne Railroaders
- Starting Rotation Coming on Strong in Dogs Return to Impact Field - Chicago Dogs
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.
