Canaries Survive Late Push to Beat Goldeyes
Trevor Curl • July 10, 2025
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (25-29) erased much of an early six-run deficit but ultimately dropped the series finale 12-7 to the Sioux Falls Canaries (31-24) Thursday evening at Blue Cross Park.
Sioux Falls opened the scoring in the top of the second inning when Matt Ruiz singled home two runs to take a 2-0 lead. The Canaries extended the advantage to 6-0 in the fourth, with Scott Combs driving in Jordan Barth, followed by a three-run home run from Ruiz.
The Goldeyes responded with a five-run sixth inning. With Matthew Warkentin and Roby Enríquez on base, Max Murphy launched his 10th home run of the season to cut the lead in half. Andy Armstrong later brought home Tanner O’Tremba on a fielder’s choice, and Keshawn Lynch followed with an RBI double to make it a one-run game at 6-5.
Barth added to the Canaries' lead in the seventh with a two-run homer, but Winnipeg again answered in the bottom of the eighth. Ramón Bramasco drove in Gustavo Sosa with a double to the gap in left-centre, and Lynch notched his second RBI of the game to bring the Goldeyes back within one at 8-7.
However, Sioux Falls pulled away with a four-run ninth. Combs was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, followed by a sacrifice fly from Joe Vos, an RBI single by Ruiz, and another sac fly from Josh Rehwaldt to cap the scoring at 12-7.
Jesse Galindo (2-3) took the loss for Winnipeg, allowing six runs on nine hits over five innings with six walks and three strikeouts. The Goldeyes used four relievers, with Joe Jaco working 1.2 perfect innings and Tasker Strobel retiring the two batters he faced. Ben Onyshko was charged with four runs in 1.1 innings, and Landon Leach allowed two more in the ninth.
Cade Torgerson (3-3) picked up the win for Sioux Falls, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits over five innings with four walks and five strikeouts.
The Kansas City Monarchs are the Goldeyes’ next opponent, playing what is essentially a doubleheader at Blue Cross Park Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. CDT. The first game is the resumption of a game suspended by rain in the bottom of the third inning June 8. It will be completed to at least nine innings, followed by the regularly scheduled game, which will be seven innings in length.
Mitchell Lambson (6-1, 4.17 ERA) will start game two for the Goldeyes, who will face fellow southpaw Josh Hendrickson (6-2, 3.74 ERA). Fans can join me, Trevor Curl, for all the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM and online at cjnu.ca, with the pregame show beginning at 5:00 p.m. The games will also be broadcast in French on Envol 91 FM with Yanick LaRoche handling the play-by-play. The video stream of all Goldeyes games is available free of charge at AABaseball.TV.
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WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Friday of left-handed reliever Tasker Strobel . In his third season with the Goldeyes in 2025, Strobel appeared in 46 contests and compiled a 3-5 record with a 3.60 earned run average. His performance earned him a spot on the 2025 West Division All-Star roster. The Avon, Indiana native previously pitched for the Goldeyes in 2024 and in 2022 when he served as the team’s closer. Strobel made his professional debut in 2017 with the Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League after two seasons at St. Joseph’s College (Rensselaer, IN). Overall, Strobel has posted a 15-22 record with a 4.17 ERA and 32 saves in his professional career, spanning eight seasons and 235 games. “Another franchise all time great, Tasker is returning for us and we are extremely excited,” said Goldeyes’ field boss Logan Watkins . “He's one of our unquestioned clubhouse leaders, and he delivered for us time and time again when we needed him last year. The best part about him is that he's always willing to pitch if he feels good enough, regardless of if he pitched the night before. We are going to rely on him a lot again this year, and I know he is excited to be back in Winnipeg.” Winnipeg now has 15 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP Luke Boyd RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Ben Kowalski LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy LHP Tasker Strobel RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Wednesday the re-signing of right-handed starting pitcher Luke Boyd . Boyd signed with the Goldeyes May 28 and went on to start 17 games, posting a 5-10 record with a 4.53 earned run average over 95.1 innings. The native of Ojai, California, was originally chosen in the 38 th round of the 2019 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Angels out of Baylor University (Waco, Texas) before returning to college. He re-entered the draft in 2021 and was selected in the 17 th round by the San Diego Padres. The 28-year-old spent three years in the Padres system, reaching High-A with the Fort Wayne TinCaps in both 2021 and 2022. Boyd played the 2023 season with the Cleburne Railroaders under Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . He played parts of three seasons in Cleburne while also making a stop with the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in 2024. In his career, Boyd has compiled a 15-19 record in 105 appearances (31 starts) with a 4.90 ERA. “We’re happy to have Luke back for 2026,” said Watkins. “When we acquired Luke last year, we were in desperate need of starting pitching, and he showed up and competed for us every time he took the ball. I fully believe he's capable of being really effective for us in either a starting or relief role, and the trust he built with us last season gives us a lot of confidence in him.” Winnipeg now has 14 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP Luke Boyd RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Ben Kowalski LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
Photo Credit: Mason Hart/Kansas City Monarchs WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Friday the re-signing of infielder Keshawn Lynch. Lynch (first name pronounced KEE-shawn) played in 79 games for the club in 2025, batting .267 with 15 doubles, two triples, one home run, and 27 runs batted in. Defensively, he spent time at three different positions (second base, third base, and left field), committing just seven errors in 280 chances. The 29-year-old arrived in Winnipeg in 2024 after playing the 2023 with the Cleburne Railroaders under Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . In the 2024 season, Lynch played in 69 games and hit .203 with two home runs and 26 RBIs in his first season with the Goldeyes. Chosen in the 14th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks out of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (Bradenton, Florida), Lynch spent three years in their system. The native of Lake Hamilton, Florida reached the Class-A level with the Kane County Cougars – then of the Midwest League – in 2019. Lynch has compiled a career .237 batting average with 58 doubles, eight triples, seven home runs, and 133 RBIs in 392 games. “Keshawn being back is a big deal for a number of reasons,” said Watkins. “Apart from being a really good versatile player, he is an extremely important person for our team and our clubhouse. He brings energy everyday and keeps things loose for everybody. I was happy we got a chance to see him in the lineup more last season, and he definitely took advantage of his opportunities. He is going to be a big factor yet again for us this season.” Winnipeg now has 13 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Ben Kowalski LHP Weston Lombard IF Keshawn Lynch OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Thursday of outfielder Noah Marcelo. Marcelo was acquired from the Boise Hawks of the Pioneer League September 15, 2025. The 25-year-old hit .351 for the Hawks in 2025, with 12 home runs and 75 runs batted in. The Redwood City, California native led the Pioneer League with 64 stolen bases, and was caught just eight times. After making his professional debut in 2022 for the Glacier Range Riders in the Pioneer League, Marcelo has hit .315 while compiling 18 home runs, 131 RBIs, and 96 stolen bases. Prior to his debut, Marcelo played three seasons in Collegiate Summer leagues with the Duluth Huskies of the Northwoods League, and the Niagara Power of the Perfect Game Collegiate League. “We’re really excited to sign Noah to our team this season,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins. “Obviously, the first thing that jumps out about him is speed. Not many guys are capable of stealing 60+ bases in a season in any league. I look for him to be a guy that hits near the top of the lineup and generates a lot of production and excitement for us.” Winnipeg now has 12 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Ben Kowalski LHP Weston Lombard OF Noah Marcelo RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Monday of right-handed starting pitcher Ben Kowalski . Kowalski originally signed with the Goldeyes May 13 and made his professional debut May 20 in a win over the Milwaukee Milkmen. His contract was then transferred to the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League May 25. He returned to Winnipeg late in the season, signing August 15. In seven games (five starts) with the Goldeyes in 2025, he went 3-1 with a 3.58 earned run average. With Chihuahua, he appeared in 15 games (two starts) and did not record a win-loss record, while recording a 7.23 ERA. A native of Ottawa, Illinois, Kowalski played five seasons (2018-23) with the Webster University Gorloks (St. Louis, Missouri). In 59 appearances (seven starts), he was 19-5 with a 2.66 ERA. He also played one season with the Normal CornBelters (Normal, Illinois) of the Prospect League in 2021. In nine games of collegiate summer action, he was 3-2 with a 2.45 ERA. “Ben burst onto the scene last year and had great success as a rookie,” said Goldeyes field boss Logan Watkins . “He’s an intense competitor and gave us a chance to win every time he took the mound. He has versatility in the fact that he can be a starter or reliever, so we will see how the rest of the offseason unfolds and determine his role during the spring.” Winnipeg now has 11 players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Ben Kowalski LHP Weston Lombard RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Friday of left-handed relief pitcher Weston Lombard . After originally signing with the Goldeyes July 12, Lombard went on to make six appearances, posting a 1-0 record and a 1.80 earned run average. He struck out seven batters over 10.0 innings pitched before suffering a season-ending injury. The 27-year-old made his professional debut in 2023 with the New York Boulders of the Frontier League, appearing in eight games, starting two. In that time, he tallied a 2-1 record with a 3.86 ERA. Lombard played three seasons (2018-21) at Gustavus Adolphus College (Saint Peter, Minnesota) before transferring to the University of San Francisco (San Francisco, California) to play out his final two seasons (2022-23). In his five seasons at the collegiate level, he compiled a 14-12 record in 65 appearances (24 starts) with a 4.27 ERA. He also spent time in the Northwoods League on two occasions, first (2021) with the Willmar Stingers (Willmar, Minnesota), and then (2022) with the Mankato MoonDogs (Mankato, Minnesota). In 13 games, he was 1-4 with a 5.97 ERA. “Weston’s time with us last season was cut short by injury,” said Goldeyes field manager Logan Watkins . “But, when he was available, he showed he can be a strong arm for us. I think we will be getting an even better version this season, and we are excited to see it.” Winnipeg now has ten players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie LHP Weston Lombard RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing Wednesday of outfielder Max Murphy . The 33-year-old returns to the Goldeyes for a sixth season. In 2025, he hit .277 with 15 home runs and 62 runs batted in, leading the club in the latter two categories. Coming off another year where he continued to etch his name into the Goldeyes’ record books, Murphy became the club’s all-time leader in home runs after he hit his 93rd in a June 11 contest against the Chicago Dogs. That mark surpassed franchise great Reggie Abercrombie, who hit 92 round-trippers in his Goldeyes career. Murphy added to his franchise-best mark, finishing the season with 102. He also appears primed to become the team’s all-time RBI leader in 2026, as he sits just six behind Abercrombie (393). One of the most prolific run producers in American Association history, Murphy is a multiple-time all-star and sits among the league’s all-time leaders in several offensive categories. He moved into fourth all-time with 131 home runs, passing former Goldeyes infielder Josh Mazzola (130). He also jumped into second in career RBIs, sitting only behind Abercrombie (606) with 525. Murphy was named the league’s Player of the Year in 2022. The native of Robbinsdale, Minnesota has hit .286 over his professional career, with 174 home runs and 736 RBIs. A right-handed hitter and fielder, Murphy was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the ninth round in 2014 out of Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois). He earned All-Star accolades twice during his time with the Twins and garnered a Minor League Baseball Gold Glove award in 2017. Murphy reached the Triple-A level with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019. “I’m stating the obvious, but we’re very excited Max is back on board for another season,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins . “He’s one of the all-time greats of this organization and in the league, and he’s still got a lot of good baseball left in him. He’s also a great leader for this team and someone who really sets the tone in the clubhouse.” Winnipeg now has nine players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Noah Millikan OF Max Murphy RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday the re-signing of right-handed relief pitcher Derrick Cherry . Cherry was one of the most reliable arms out of the Goldeyes bullpen in 2025, appearing in 40 games while posting a 3-1 record with a 4.09 earned run average. He also recorded career highs in strikeouts (62) and innings pitched (66.0). He made his professional debut in 2024 with the Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Pioneer League, where he appeared in 25 contests, including five starts. He compiled a 2-5 record with a 7.97 ERA and one save, based out of a very hitter-friendly ballpark in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 25-year-old transferred to McNeese State University (Lake Charles, Louisiana) to finish his collegiate career in 2023 after three seasons at the University of Houston (Houston, Texas). His overall college record was 7-8 with a 5.07 ERA and ten saves. The native of Baytown, Texas averaged just under a strikeout per inning pitched. “Derrick is another huge re-signing for us,” said Goldeyes manager Logan Watkins . “There were big portions of last season where he was probably our best reliever. He has a ton of upside for a young guy, and we are hoping he builds off what he accomplished last year.” Winnipeg now has eight players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP Derrick Cherry RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Noah Millikan RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the signing Wednesday of left-handed relief pitcher Quinn Waterhouse . A native of Bondurant, Iowa, Waterhouse has spent the past several seasons pitching in the Pioneer League, most recently with the Rocky Mountain Vibes. Splitting time with the Vibes and the Boise Hawks in 2025, he compiled a 1-4 record over 38 appearances (3 starts) with a 6.83 earned run average. In total over his three professional seasons, he has tallied a 5-11 record in 113 games with a 6.57 ERA. Waterhouse made his professional debut in 2023 with the Ogden Raptors after playing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (Edwardsville, Illinois) for three seasons (2020-22) and one (2023) at Lamar University (Beaumont, Texas). “We are really excited to get Quinn on board,” said Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins. “He’s a younger guy with electric stuff. Mid 90s from the left side is impressive, and he’s worked hard to develop the rest of his arsenal. I’m excited to see him pitch this summer.” Winnipeg now has seven players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Noah Millikan RHP Willian Suárez LHP Quinn Waterhouse The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced Monday that infielder Ramón Bramasco has re-signed with the club for the upcoming American Association season. Bramasco (pronounced bruh-MAW-sco) hit a team-best .289 in 2025, with seven home runs and 51 runs batted in. He also led the team in hits (108), walks (63), and games played (96). After his standout season, he was named the Pepsi Goldeyes Player of the Year. A native of Bellflower, California, Bramasco joined the Goldeyes in 2024 and played 77 games, hitting .286 with 12 doubles, four home runs, and 38 RBI. He was a major contributor during the team’s run to the Miles Wolff Cup Final. Before arriving in Winnipeg, the 28-year-old played two seasons with the Cancún-based Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican Baseball League. Over the 2022 and 2023 campaigns, Bramasco appeared in 78 contests for Quintana Roo, compiling a .222 batting average with four doubles, two home runs, and 22 RBIs. Prior to his professional career, Bramasco attended the University of Washington (Seattle, Washington), where he played three seasons (2019-21). He hit .275 with 21 doubles, four triples, and 46 RBIs in 111 games for the Huskies. “Getting Ramón back was a top priority for us this off-season,” said Goldeyes field boss Logan Watkins. “He’s been one of our most impactful players and leaders these past few years. His consistent production is uncommon, and we are thrilled to have him back.” Winnipeg now has six players under contract for the 2026 season. American Association clubs may carry up to 33 players during spring training, which begins May 3. 2026 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings RHP James Bradwell IF Ramón Bramasco RHP James Colyer IF/OF Mason Dobie RHP Noah Millikan RHP Willian Suárez The Goldeyes will begin the 2026 schedule Friday, May 15 against the Milwaukee Milkmen in Franklin, Wisconsin. The home opener at Blue Cross Park versus the Kane County Cougars is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. For information about 2026 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please complete and submit the form below.
