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LINCOLN, NE – The Lincoln Saltdogs (2-5) edged the Winnipeg Goldeyes (3-6) in a thrilling 3-2 victory in 11 innings Saturday night at Haymarket Park. Box Score Lincoln took an early lead in the bottom of the second inning with a solo home run from Rolando Espinosa. The Goldeyes struggled to break through offensively but finally tied the game in the ninth when Andy Armstrong ’s one-out infield single scored Keshawn Lynch from third, sending the game to extra innings. After a scoreless 10th, Winnipeg grabbed its first lead of the night in the top of the 11th. With Evan Alexander on to start the inning as the courtesy runner at second, a passed ball advanced him to third. Max Murphy then hit a grounder to shortstop Espinosa, and Alexander beat the throw home to make it 2-1 on a fielder’s choice. In the bottom half of the inning, the Saltdogs answered. With Tasker Strobel on the mound and the bases loaded, Yusniel Diaz hit a grounder to third baseman Ramón Bramasco , who couldn’t field it cleanly, allowing Parker Stroh to score the tying run. One batter later, Espinosa delivered again with a line drive to right-centre, plating Danny Bautista Jr. to secure the 3-2 win. On the mound for Winnipeg, Ryder Yakel made the start and delivered three scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. He was followed by Derrick Cherry , who turned in an impressive relief appearance with three shutout frames, surrendering only one hit while striking out two and walking one. Will Sierra added a scoreless inning of his own, striking out two batters while giving up one hit and a walk. Strobel (0-2) was charged with the loss despite a strong outing, pitching 3.1 innings and allowing two unearned runs on three hits with five strikeouts and one intentional walk. For Lincoln, starter Johnny Ray was dominant through five shutout innings, giving up just two hits while walking five and striking out four. Jacob Roberts (1-1) earned the win out of the bullpen, tossing the final two innings and allowing one unearned run. The rubber match of the three-game series takes place Sunday at 1:05 p.m. CDT. Winnipeg will send right-hander Landen Bourassa (0-1, 6.17 ERA) to the mound, while Lincoln counters with left-hander Greg Loukiene (0-0, 6.75 ERA) in his second start of the season. Fans can tune in to CJNU 93.7 FM or cjnu.ca for live coverage beginning with the pregame show at 12:30 p.m. Video streaming is available for free at AABaseball.TV . The Goldeyes return home Tuesday, May 20, for their home opener at Blue Cross Park against the Milwaukee Milkmen. Game time is at 6:30 p.m., and the first 5,000 fans will receive a limited-edition Goldeyes jersey courtesy of Manitoba Blue Cross and Imperial Parking. For more on 2025 Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Skysuites, and Group Packages, visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .

LINCOLN, NE – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (3-5) launched three home runs, including a go-ahead three-run blast in the eighth inning, to defeat the Lincoln Saltdogs (1-6) by a score of 9-7 on a windy Friday evening at Haymarket Park. Box Score Lincoln struck early, taking a 7-3 lead through five innings behind a five-run third frame. Spencer Henson belted a three-run homer, and Yusniel Díaz added a solo shot to give the Saltdogs early momentum. However, Winnipeg chipped away at the deficit. Designated hitter Max Murphy tied Josh Mazzola for second in franchise history with his 90th home run in a Winnipeg uniform—a three-run shot in the third. Matthew Warkentin added a solo homer in the seventh to bring the Goldeyes within one. The decisive blow came in the top of the eighth. Facing former Major Leaguer Jake Diekman, Ramón Bramasco crushed a three-run home run to left field, putting the Goldeyes ahead 9-7. Reliever Ben Kowalski (1-0) earned the win with 4.2 shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out four. Jesse Galindo started the game, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing seven earned runs. Jacob Roberts (0-1) took the loss for Lincoln. The series continues Saturday evening with first pitch at 6:05 p.m. CDT. Right-hander Ryder Yakel (0-0, 3.17 ERA) gets the start for Winnipeg, while the Saltdogs send Johnny Ray (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound. Fans can catch the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM, cjnu.ca , and stream free at AABaseball.TV . The Goldeyes return to Winnipeg for their home opener on Tuesday, May 20 at Blue Cross Park against the Milwaukee Milkmen. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative Goldeyes jersey, courtesy of Manitoba Blue Cross and Imperial Parking. For ticket packages and more information, visit Goldeyes.com .