T-Bones too much for Canaries
Published on July 14, 2004 under Northern League (NL)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release
(SIOUX FALLS, SD) â A night after scoring 11 runs and slugging 18 hits in an extra inning frenzy, the Birds found runs hard to come by Wednesday afternoon, as they fell to the Kansas City T-Bones 4-1 at the Birdcage. A quality start from Mike Lyons wasn't enough, as Sioux Falls could not come up with the clutch hit, but still managed to take the series 2-1.
T-Bones starter Jon McDonald held the Canaries in check, going 7 innings, giving up just 1 run while picking up his 6th victory on the year. He received all the offense he would need in the 6th inning when outfielder Rick Prieto walked and scored on a double to deep centerfield by Ray Brown. Eddie Pearson then homered over the right-centerfield fence to give the T-Bones a 3-0 lead that they would not relinquish.
Despite giving a spectacular performance for Sioux Falls, starting pitcher Mike Lyons was tagged with the loss, his 4th of the season. The right-hander scattered 8 hits over 8.2 innings while striking out 4.
First Baseman Juan Thomas provided the only run for the Birds when he took McDonald deep to leftfield for his 3rd homerun of the season and second in two games.
With a record of 2-1, Sioux Falls still remains atop the North Division. Staff ace and Northern League All-Star Wes Faust will take the hill for the Canaries Friday when they resume play at Fargo-Moorhead.
Upcoming Events:
The Canaries return home after the All-Star Break to host the Sioux City Explorers as the I-29 series resumes. Join the Birds on July 22 for Thirsty Thursday when the KRRO will be at the ballpark, and Miller Lite is $1.25 all night. Then on July 23, Jake the Diamond Dog will be in attendance presented by Coca Cola. Jake does tricks, takes water to the umpires, and plays with kids of all ages. Don't forget to join a packed house on July 24 on Public Power Night presented by Missouri River Energy. The Canaries legendary fireworks will follow the game. And to wrap up the series, come join the Birds on Sunday the 25th for Family Day presented by Center for Family Medicine. Kids get to run the bases after the game.
Northern League Stories from July 14, 2004
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- Former Northern Leaguer George Sherrill Promoted to Seattle Mariners - NL
- Northern League All-Star Roster Changes - NL
- Northern League names Player and Pitcher of the Week - NL
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- Sherrill gets his ticket to the show - Winnipeg Goldeyes
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