Thompson Controls 'Dogs in Series Opener
August 19, 2016 - American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- *Dylan Thompson tossed a complete game as the Sioux Falls Canaries (30-55) edged the Saltdogs (44-40) in front of 3,259 fans at The Birdcage Friday night.
The Saltdogs are now one game back of Sioux City for the Central lead with 16 to play.
Thompson (4-1) allowed just an unearned run on four hits (one in the final five frames) with seven strikeouts and two walks to earn the victory.
The Canaries tied the game on a Darwin Perez ground-rule double in the fifth and took the lead with an unearned run in the seventh.
Matt Shepherd pitched six innings, allowing a run on four hits with seven strikeouts for the Saltdogs, taking a no-decision.
Brandon Jacobs went 0-for-4 to snap an 11-game hit streak and three-game homer streak.
The series continues Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. RHP Ryan O'Sullivan is expected to face former Omaha Roncalli LHP Joe Bircher. Radio coverage begins at 5:35 p.m. on KFOR FM 103.3/1240 AM.
Join us at Haymarket Park for *BBQ & Baseball* Saturday, August 27! For more information please visit saltdogs.com/bbq.
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