Winnipeg Sweeps Series From Explorers
August 8, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Sioux City Explorers News Release
Winnipeg, MB-----Winnipeg defeated the Explorers 15-8 here Thursday as the Goldeyes swept the three game series from Sioux City.
The Explorers took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a run-scoring single by Luke Murton, the first of his three hits in the contest.
However, Winnipeg scored four runs in the bottom of the first highlighted by a three-run home run by Josh Mazzola. The Goldeyes put the game away when they sent 11 batters to the plate in the fourth inning and scored seven runs.
The Explorers had 15 hits, but it wasn't enough to keep up with the hot Winnipeg bats on a cool Canadian evening. Sam Judah had two hits including a solo home run while Murton with three hits including a two-run home run.
The Explorers will now begin a three-game series Friday at Midway Stadium in St. Paul against the Saints.
American Association Stories from August 8, 2013
- Wingnuts Break Three Records for Eighth Straight Win - Wichita Wingnuts
- Clutch Hits Help Canaries Avoid Sweep - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Winnipeg Sweeps Series From Explorers - Sioux City Explorers
- Saints Tie Franchise Record for Largest Margin of Victory, Win 16-0 over RedHawks - St. Paul Saints
- Saints Take Down RedHawks, 16-0 - Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
- Saints Welcome Back Familiar Face In Southpaw Cole Nelson - St. Paul Saints
- AirHogs Kids Baseball Clinic set for Saturday, August 17 - Grand Prairie AirHogs
- Wichita Wingnuts Game Notes - August 8th, 2013 - Wichita Wingnuts
- Saints Giving Money, Courtesy of TopLine, To First 1,500 Fans on August 22 To Donate To Charity - St. Paul Saints
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
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.
