Photo Credit: Allie Brakel/Kansas City Monarchs KANSAS CITY, KS – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (32-31) extended their winning streak to five games Wednesday evening, defeating the West Division-leading Kansas City Monarchs 2-1 at Legends Field to complete a three-game sweep. Boxscore It marked the Goldeyes’ first sweep of the T-Bones/Monarchs franchise in Kansas City since June 2008, when both teams competed in the Northern League. Starters Kevin Vaupel and Geison Urbáez matched each other through four scoreless innings before Kansas City (37-28) broke through in the bottom of the fifth. Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela and right fielder Trevor Boone hit back-to-back two-out doubles, with Boone’s driving in Valenzuela to give the Monarchs a 1-0 lead. Vaupel departed after 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run on just two hits. He struck out a season-high seven batters and walked two. Urbáez tossed six shutout innings, surrendering four hits while striking out six and walking one. Winnipeg initially fared no better against reliever Sawyer Allen but broke through in the eighth inning. Second baseman Adam Hall led off with a walk and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by third baseman Ramón Bramasco . Centre fielder Noah Marcelo then flared a single to right-centre field that brought Hall home with the tying run. After Keshawn Lynch walked, catcher Raphaël Pelletier doubled down the right-field line, driving in Marcelo to give the Goldeyes a 2-1 lead. Aidan Newton (W, 1-0) made his professional debut and pitched 1 2/3 innings. The Calgary, Alberta, native retired five of the six batters he faced, issuing one walk. Eli Saul and Derrick Cherry (S,11) each worked a scoreless inning. Kansas City recorded just three hits on the evening. Allen (L, 0-1) allowed two runs on three hits over 1 1/3 innings, striking out two and walking one. Earlier Wednesday, Winnipeg released left-handed relief pitcher Weston Lombard , who was 1-0 with a 7.66 earned run average. The Goldeyes return home to Blue Cross Park Friday at 7:00 p.m. to begin a seven-game homestand with the first of three games against the Lincoln Saltdogs. That evening, the club will play as its alternate identity, the Manitoba Mosquitoes. Left-hander Ryo Kohigashi (5-2, 2.91 ERA) will start for the Mosquitoes, while right-hander Alex Johnson (0-0, 6.00 ERA) is expected to take the mound for Lincoln. 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 6:30 p.m. The game will also be broadcast in French on Envol 91 FM , with Yanick LaRoche handling the play-by-play. The video stream will be available free of charge at AABaseball.TV . For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .
Photo Credit: Allie Brakel/Kansas City Monarchs KANSAS CITY, KS – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (31-31) belted three solo home runs Tuesday evening to defeat the Kansas City Monarchs 3-1 at Legends Field and extend their winning streak to four games. Boxscore Winnipeg wasted no time opening the scoring. Shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder drove the second pitch of the ballgame over the left-field wall for his team-leading 15th home run of the season. Three batters later, centre fielder Noah Marcelo crushed his 11th homer of the campaign to centre field, extending the lead to 2-0. The Goldeyes added to their lead in the fourth inning when third baseman Ramón Bramasco led off the frame with a home run to right field, going deep for the second consecutive game. Kansas City (37-27) scored its lone run in the seventh inning when designated hitter Luken Baker hit a solo home run to left field. It was his fifth home run in five games against Winnipeg this season. Luke Boyd (W, 7-3) delivered a dominant performance for the Goldeyes, allowing one run on four hits over eight innings. He struck out eight and walked one before giving way to rookie Sage Ferguson (S, 1), who retired the Monarchs in order in his professional debut. Former major leaguer Michael Mariot (L, 0-1) started for Kansas City, allowing three runs on four hits over six innings. He struck out four and did not issue a walk. The series concludes Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. Left-hander Kevin Vaupel (2-5, 6.43 ERA) is scheduled to start for Winnipeg, while right-hander Geison Urbáez (2-1, 3.21 ERA) is expected to take the mound for the Monarchs. 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 6:00 p.m. The video stream will be available free of charge at AABaseball.TV . The Goldeyes return home to Blue Cross Park Friday, July 31, at 7:00 p.m. to begin a seven-game homestand with the first of three games against the Lincoln Saltdogs. That evening, the club will play under its alternate identity, the Manitoba Mosquitoes! For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .
WINNIPEG, MB – LCTaylor Licenced Insolvency Trustees is pleased to present the Winnipeg Goldeyes’ eighth annual Bark in the Park game at Blue Cross Park Saturday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m., when the Goldeyes take on the Sioux City Explorers. Bark in the Park is a special dog-friendly baseball game where fans are invited to bring their four-legged friends along to enjoy a Goldeyes game. Goldeyes players will wear special Pet Pic jerseys, which will be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation. “Bark in the Park continues to be a Goldeyes fan favourite and is always one of the most enjoyable and unique events on our promotional calendar,” said Winnipeg Goldeyes Director of Sales & Marketing Dan Chase . “It gives fans an opportunity to enjoy a game at Blue Cross Park with their dogs while also supporting an important local organization. Once again this year, fans can help the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter by purchasing 50/50 tickets at the game or online at Goldeyes.com. We’re proud to use this event to celebrate our four-legged fans and contribute to the shelter’s valuable work in our community.” “We’re incredibly grateful to once again partner with the Winnipeg Goldeyes for Bark in the Park,” said Carla Martinelli Irvine , Founder and Executive Director of the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter. “Events like this not only bring our community together but also make a meaningful difference for animals that need our help the most. Every ticket, every attendee, and every show of support helps us provide lifesaving care to homeless, abandoned, and vulnerable animals. We sincerely thank the Winnipeg Goldeyes and everyone who participates in Bark in the Park for helping us give so many deserving animals a second chance.” Doggos and puppers will need a ticket, too. Advance Bark in the Park Ticket Packages , which include a seat for one dog and one owner are on sale now for $18 or $28 per package, plus fees and taxes. Additional advance tickets for humans are available for $21.50 for Baseline Seats or $29.50 for Dugout Seats, plus fees and taxes. During the event, dogs and their owners can enjoy a variety of dog-themed entertainment, giveaways, and pet-related fun, with plenty of treats for furry fans. The owners of the first 500 dogs through the gates will receive a complimentary treat bag courtesy of Petland and event sponsors. Bark in the Park will feature several fun-filled promotions, including a pre-game, on-field Pooch Parade beginning promptly at 5:30 p.m. Other promotions include the Paw-Paw-Razzi Photo Wall, Pooch Smooch Cam, and 5th Inning Fetch. Fans and their four-legged friends will enter Blue Cross Park through a special gate reserved just for them at the northeast end of the ballpark, near the playground. Designated Puppy Potty turf areas and watering holes will be available near the registration tents and behind the stands. Thanks to the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association, veterinarians will be at the game to help ensure the comfort and safety of all pets. “We are excited to sponsor Bark in the Park again this year,” said Jillian Taylor-Mancusi , Chief Executive Officer of LCTaylor. “Our office’s emotional support dog, Teddy, is especially excited to meet everyone at the game. As a local Licensed Insolvency Trustee working with people who are struggling with debt, we recognize how important it is to have affordable family entertainment opportunities in our community. We are delighted to partner with the Goldeyes and the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter. Both organizations make a tremendous difference in our community.” NOTE: Anyone attending Bark in the Park with a dog must complete and submit the Bark in the Park Waiver and Guidelines form at Goldeyes.com/Bark . Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. on August 15, and the gates at Blue Cross Park open at 4:30 p.m.
Photo Credit: Allie Brakel/Kansas City Monarchs KANSAS CITY, KS – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (30-31) nearly let a nine-run lead slip away but held on to defeat the Kansas City Monarchs 11-9 Monday evening at Legends Field. Boxscore After a scoreless first inning, the Goldeyes erupted for five runs in the second. Designated hitter Max Murphy opened the scoring with a two-run single to centre field, driving in third baseman Ramón Bramasco and left fielder Jiandido Tromp . Later in the inning, second baseman Adam Hall cleared the bases with a triple to right-centre, scoring Murphy, catcher Kevin García , and shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder . Winnipeg continued its offensive onslaught in the third inning. With two out, Tromp hit a solo home run to right field to make it 6-0. Murphy followed with a back-to-back blast to the deepest part of the ballpark. After García doubled to left, Didder clubbed his team-leading 14th home run of the season down the left-field line to extend the lead to 9-0. Kansas City (37-26) responded with five runs in the bottom of the inning. Shortstop Sahid Valenzuela lined a single to left that scored second baseman Peyton Holt. Centre fielder Hudson Head then singled up the middle to bring home third baseman J.D. Davis. First baseman Luken Baker followed with a three-run home run to left field, cutting the deficit to 9-5. The Monarchs added a run in the fourth when Holt scored on Valenzuela’s groundout to shortstop. They pulled to within two runs in the sixth when catcher Onix Vega crossed the plate on another Valenzuela groundout, this time to second base. The Goldeyes added an insurance run in the top of the eighth inning when Hall singled to centre field, driving in Murphy to make the score 10-7. Kansas City again responded in the bottom half. Holt came home on Head’s groundout to the pitcher, and Baker made it 10-9 with a base hit to centre that drove in Valenzuela. Bramasco gave Winnipeg some breathing room with a two-out solo home run in the ninth, providing closer Derrick Cherry (S, 10) with a two-run cushion. Cherry had entered in the eighth and retired the side in order in the ninth to finish the ballgame. James Bradwell started for the Goldeyes and exited after four innings. He allowed six runs on eight hits while striking out three batters and walking one. James Colyer (W, 1-2) was the first of five Winnipeg pitchers out of the bullpen. He worked a scoreless fifth inning and struck out two. Tasker Strobel , Arij Fransen , Quinn Waterhouse , and Cherry also appeared in relief. Kansas City starter Austin Krob (L, 1-3) lasted just 2 2/3 innings and allowed nine runs on seven hits. He struck out two and walked four. The Goldeyes have signed a pair of rookie right-handed pitchers. Calgary, Alberta native Aidan Newton and Sage Ferguson of Aurora, Colorado had been pitching for the Morehead City Marlins of the summer collegiate Coastal Plain League. The series continues Tuesday at 6:35 p.m., when Winnipeg’s Luke Boyd (6-3, 4.67 ERA) will match up against the Monarchs’ Michael Mariot (0-0, 2.25 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 6:00 p.m. The video stream will be available free of charge at AABaseball.TV . The Goldeyes return home to Blue Cross Park Friday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. to begin a seven-game homestand with the first of three games against the Lincoln Saltdogs. That evening, the club will play under its alternate identity, the Manitoba Mosquitoes! For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .
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