GOMEZ HOMERS, BUT SMITH DAZZLES FOR NUTS
In a battle of former big league hurlers, Wichita's Chris Smith outgunned Mike Burns as the Wingnuts (42-20) downed the Saltdogs (34-28) 4-1 in front of 2,261 fans at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Sunday afternoon.
MORE GREAT PITCHING, BIG THIRD BRINGS WIN
Following a rain delay, Pete Parise turned in another strong outing, and the Saltdogs (34-27) whacked a couple big hits in the third to defeat the Wichita Wingnuts (41-20) 5-1 in front of 3,081 fans at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Saturday night.
PARKER, GAC, FUNDAMENTALS KEY ‘DOGS WIN
Ian Gac made a big splash in his return, Travis Parker was outstanding in a spot start, and the Saltdogs (33-27) manufactured a crucial run in the ninth for a 6-5 victory over the Wichita Wingnuts (41-19) in front of 3,512 fans at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Friday night.
COLES BIG NIGHT BUT ‘NUTS HEATER CONTINUES
Despite a big night from Mike Coles, the Saltdogs (32-27) were bested 4-3 by the red-hot Wichita Wingnuts (41-18) in front of 2,632 fans at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Thursday night.
GREAT PITCHING, CLUTCH HIT BRINGS ‘DOGS WIN
The Saltdogs (32-26) got more terrific pitching and Curt Smith delivered the game winner in the eighth in a 2-1 victory over the Gary SouthShore RailCats (34-23) in front of 2,978 fans at Haymarket Park Wednesday night.
BURNS DEALS, ESPINOSA RAKES IN ‘DOGS ROUT
The Saltdogs (31-26) got great pitching, and exorcised some demons offensively to rout the Gary SouthShore RailCats (34-22) 13-2 in front of 2,574 fans at Haymarket Park Tuesday night.
KROUT CRUISES AS GARY TAKES SERIES OPENER
Will Krout left Lincoln flummoxed as the Gary SouthShore RailCats (34-21) beat the Saltdogs (30-26) 7-1 in front of 2,888 fans to take the series opener at Haymarket Park Monday night. (ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star)
‘DOGS TRADE FOR VET OF, FIVE-TIME CHAMP
The Saltdogs acquired veteran OF Mike Coles, a five-time champion, in a trade with the Winnipeg Goldeyes for future considerations Sunday. (JOHN LUKE/NW Indiana Times)
GASTON HOSES TWO, BUT ‘DOGS SETTLE FOR SPLIT
The Amarillo Sox (31-23) again struck early and held on to beat the Saltdogs (30-25) 4-2 to save the four-game split in front of 3,179 fans at Haymarket Park Saturday night.
‘DOGS SPEEDSTER CARROLL SIGNED BY BRAVES
The Saltdogs are proud to announce that center fielder Daniel Carroll signed with the Atlanta Braves Saturday. Carroll is the fifth player Lincoln has sold to a Major League Baseball organization since the season began.