Winnipeg Prevails in Well-Pitched Home Opener
Published on May 23, 2014 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
LINCOLN -- In a well-pitched home opener on both sides, Winnipeg catcher Luis Alen delivered the winning blow in the seventh as the Goldeyes (5-3) toppled the Saltdogs (4-4) 3-2 in front of 4,242 fans at Haymarket Park Friday night.
With two outs and a runner on second in the top of the seventh, Alen sliced a single to right center field off Lincoln reliever Ian Kadish, scoring Ryan Pineda to give the Fish a 3-2 lead.
Matt Jackson (2-0) pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits to earn the victory. Marquis Fleming (0-2) went 6 1/3 frames, surrendering three runs on five hits to suffer the loss. Chris Kissock worked a perfect ninth inning to register his first save.
Winnipeg scored a run in each the second and third innings, and Jon Gaston tied the game for the Saltdogs with a two-run single to left field in the bottom of the third.
Ian Kadish and Conor Spink combined to throw 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief for Lincoln.
Saltdogs' starting pitchers have now turned in seven consecutive quality starts.
The clubs are back at it Saturday night at 7:45 p.m. for game two of the three-game series. RHP Zachary Varce (1-0, 0.00) will toe the slab for Lincoln against LHP Nick Hernandez (0-0, 9.00) for Winnipeg. Radio coverage begins at 7:15 p.m. on KFOR 1240.
To get tickets, call 402-474-2255 or visit www.saltdogs.com and click on the tickets link.
American Association Stories from May 23, 2014
- Amarillo Evens the Series - Sioux City Explorers
- Winnipeg Prevails in Well-Pitched Home Opener - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Lemurs Shoot Down Airhogs 14-2 - Laredo Lemurs
- Wiley, Zagone Lead T-Bones over RedHawks - Kansas City Monarchs
- Saints' Offense Finds Their Kryptonite in Pitcher Kyle Ruwe, Lose 3-1 - St. Paul Saints
- Fish Spoil Saltdogs' Home Opener - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- Wingnuts Sign Veteran Slugger, Chen Returns Home - Wichita Wingnuts
- Saltdogs' Pitcher Brooks Sold to Diamondbacks - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Jenks Named NBC World Series Tournament Director - Wichita Wingnuts
- RedHawks Sign Erasmus, Release Two - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Homestand Highlights: May 26 - June 1 - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- X's Walk Off in 14th Inning - Sioux City Explorers
- RailCats' Rally Falls Short in Loss to Wingnuts - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Doyle's Solid Start Not Enough for T-Bones - Kansas City Monarchs
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.
