Winnipeg Rallies to Win in 9th
Published on June 5, 2016 under American Association (AA)
Lincoln Saltdogs News Release
WINNIPEG, Man. - The Winnipeg Goldeyes (10-7) rallied for three runs in the ninth to walk off and beat the Saltdogs (9-8) 6-5 in front of 4,254 fans at Shaw Park Sunday afternoon.
Following a Casio Grider lead-off homer, a pair of two-out hits and a balk, Maikol Gonzalez lined the series-winning single to left field.
Jailen Peguero (2-1) pitched 1/3 of an inning and picked up the win. Jeff McKenzie (0-2) allowed three runs on four hits in 2/3 of an inning to take the loss.
Rene Leveret homered to lead off the seventh inning, his third long ball of the year.
After falling behind 1-0, Lincoln plated two unearned runs in the sixth.
Leveret's blast reclaimed the lead for Lincoln at 3-2, and the lead grew to 5-2 on a pair of RBI hits from Christian Ibarra and Luis Alen in the eighth.
The 'Dogs return home to begin a three-game series with the Sioux Falls Canaries Monday night at 6:35 p.m.
Lincoln returns home to Haymarket Park Monday night to host the Sioux Falls Canaries at 6:35 p.m. Bark in the Park! w/ Raising Cane's Dog Bandana Giveaway (first 100 dogs). Wachal Wiener Dog Races. FREE admission for Military and their family.
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