(KNFL/KFGO) – Fargo-Moorhead would return to Newman Outdoor Field for game one of this series against the Lincoln Saltdogs. The RedHawks dropped this game by a score of 5-3 and drop down to 32-30. The RedHawks started right-hander Bryce Brassfield and Lincoln started right-hander Foster Pace.
In the first inning the Saltdogs got on the board first with a sacrifice fly from Connor Bagnieski to make it a 1-0 game.
Lincoln widened the gap in the second inning when centerfielder Cam Phelts hit a two RBI single to give the Saltdogs a 3-0 lead.
The RedHawks would get a couple back in the bottom of the second however, starting with an RBI single from Brian Fuentes. One batter later Aidan Byrne would hit a pop up behind first base that would drop in for a double with two outs, and would score Brian Fuentes.
In the third inning the RedHawks would go on to score another run with two outs thanks to a Tripp Clark RBI single that tied the game up at three.
Fargo-Moorhead would find themselves in a bit of trouble in the top of the fourth inning when Lincoln had two baserunners on with no outs. The Saltdogs hit a fielders choice that would put runners at the corners. And another fielders choice by Cam Phelts would bring in a run to make it 4-3.
Nick Shumpert added on an insurance run for the Saltdogs with an RBI double in the seventh, and the RedHawks bats could not bring in a run to shrink the gap any further.
The RedHawks starter Bryce Brassfield was credited with the loss after giving up 4 runs in 5.1 innings. Saltdogs starter Foster Pace would get the win after giving up 3 runs in 6.0 innings. Lincolns closer Zac McCleve picked up the save.
The RedHawks return for game two of the series at Newman Outdoor Field tomorrow against the Lincoln Saltdogs. Pregame starts at 6:40PM on 740AM The FAN/ 107.3FM, 740thefan.com, and The FAN Mobile App.
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