Goldeyes Storm Back for 13th Straight Win
LINCOLN, NE – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (40-31) extended their winning streak to 13 games Friday evening, rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park. With the Kansas City Monarchs falling to Fargo-Moorhead, Winnipeg moved to within a half-game of first place in the American Association West Division.
Lincoln (31-41) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when left fielder Jairo Pomares lined a single to centre field that scored shortstop Nick Shumpert.
The Saltdogs extended their advantage to 3-0 in the third. Catcher Jacob Morrow reached on a throwing error and scored on a second miscue. Pomares then lifted a sacrifice fly to right field that brought centre fielder Cam Phelts home.
Lincoln added another run in the fourth when right fielder Tanner O’Tremba hit a one-out solo home run to right field, increasing the lead to 4-0.
Winnipeg answered with all six of its runs in the sixth inning. First baseman Roby Enríquez opened the frame with an infield single before shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder doubled to left field, putting runners at second and third. Third baseman Ramón Bramasco followed with a single to centre that scored Enríquez and cut the deficit to 4-1.
Right fielder Adam Hall then walked to load the bases, and centre fielder Noah Marcelo promptly cleared them with a double down the left-field line to tie the game 4-4. Later in the inning, designated hitter Max Murphy lined a single to right that scored Marcelo and second baseman Keshawn Lynch, giving the Goldeyes a 6-4 lead.
Rookie Aidan Newton started for Winnipeg and allowed three runs – none earned – on one hit over three innings. James Colyer (W, 2-2), Willian Suárez, and Derrick Cherry (S, 15) followed out of the bullpen. The Goldeyes held the Saltdogs to just five hits on the evening. Cherry is tied for second in the league in saves, behind Kane County’s Jake Gozzo, who has recorded 17.
Cael Chatham (L, 3-3) went five innings for Lincoln, giving up five runs on six hits. He struck out two and walked three.
Marcelo’s 65 runs batted in rank third in the league. Didder’s two-bagger was his 19th of the campaign, tops on the club.
The series continues Saturday at 6:05 p.m. at Haymarket Park, with right-hander James Bradwell (0-2, 13.70 ERA) scheduled to start for Winnipeg. The Saltdogs are expected to counter with right-hander Foster Pace (2-3, 5.59 ERA).
Fans can join Trevor Curl for all the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM and online at cjnu.ca, with the pregame show beginning at 5:30 p.m. The video stream will be available free of charge at AABaseball.TV.
The Goldeyes return home to Blue Cross Park Tuesday, August 11, to open a three-game series against the Sioux Falls Canaries. Game time is 6:30 p.m.
For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets.
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