Streak Hits Franchise Record 11
Published on July 6, 2014 under American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
For the first time in their 21 seasons, the Winnipeg Goldeyes have won 11 consecutive games.
The Goldeyes ran away with it late in a 14-4 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Sunday afternoon after Newman Outdoor Field.
The win gives Winnipeg their third consecutive sweep and, at the very least, maintains the Goldeyes' 8 1/2 game lead in the American Association's North Division.
Like they had done the previous two nights, the Goldeyes scored first. Donnie Webb came through with a two-RBI single in the top of the first to give Winnipeg and early 2-0 advantage.
After Fargo's Nic Jackson hit a solo home run off Goldeyes starter Ethan Hollingsworth in the bottom of the second, Josh Mazzola kept Winnipeg in front by gunning out Anthony Kaskadden at home plate on a ground ball.
Fargo took their first lead of the series in the bottom of the fourth on Travis Higgs' two-RBI single.
The Goldeyes had left the bases loaded in the top of the fourth, but wouldn't make the same mistake in the top of the sixth. After Ryan Pineda extended the inning by beating out a potential double play ball, Casey Haerther eventually came to the plate with two out and cracked a two-RBI single to put Winnipeg back on top. The hit extended Haerther's hitting streak to 17 games.
The game stayed that way until Winnipeg blew the doors off in the top of the ninth with two outs. Reggie Abercrombie started it with a two-run home run off Fargo reliever Erik Draxton. After Brock Bond scored on a wild pitch by RedHawks reliever Nate Garcia, who came in for Draxton, Kuhn hit a two-RBI double off Garcia. Mazzola then hit the next pitch down the left field line to score Kuhn. After Ray Sadler doubled in Mazzola and Haerther drew a walk, Webb cracked the first pitch he saw over the right field fence for a three-run home run.
Fargo added a run in the bottom of the ninth off Goldeyes reliever Chris Kissock on a sac fly.
All nine Goldeyes hitters had at least one hit in the game, led by Alen's three-hit afternoon. Webb had five RBI.
Hollingsworth went 7 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. He struck out five and walked two to get the win in his third consecutive quality start.
Kevin Fuqua took the loss for Fargo.
In the sweep, the Goldeyes trailed for just two innings all series.
The Goldeyes have an off day on Monday before beginning an 11-game, 10-day homestand with the first of three games against the Sioux City Explorers on Tuesday night.
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