Behind solid pitching, prowling defense, and a few quick bursts of power, the Saltdogs handled the Gary SouthShore RailCats 5-1 in front of 3,912 fans on Opening Night at Haymarket Park Monday night. (TESSA LIGHTY/Journal Star)
The Saltdogs held off a late rally to win 7-5 in game one and erupted for an impressive final-inning comeback in the nightcap to win 7-3, sweeping the Kansas City T-Bones at CommunityAmerica Ballpark Sunday night.
Saturday night's game between the Saltdogs (0-1) and Kansas City T-Bones (1-0) at CommunityAmerica Ballpark has been postponed due to rain.
After a sparkling debut from Lincoln East legend Jesse Smith, three unearned runs in the eighth spoiled Opening Night as the Kansas City T-Bones downed the Saltdogs 4-2 in front of 6,330 fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark Friday night.
The Saltdogs acquired slugger C.J. Ziegler, the 2013 Baseball America Independent Leagues Player of the Year, in a trade with Winnipeg Tuesday, and have their Opening Day roster set at 23. (MERYL LOOP)
The Saltdogs' exhibition game against the Gary SouthShore RailCats was delayed in the middle of the second inning - and ultimately cancelled - due to rain Sunday evening, with Lincoln leading 4-0.
The Saltdogs host the Gary SouthShore RailCats Sunday at 6:05 p.m. All seats are $5 and season-ticket holders get in free. (DAN LITTLE/Journal Star)
The Saltdogs needed just four outs to pile on nine runs, coasting to a 9-7 exhibition victory over the Kansas City T-Bones at CommunityAmerica Ballpark Wednesday night.
Jon Gaston went deep and five Lincoln pitchers posted scoreless outings, but the Saltdogs fell to the Sioux City Explorers 8-2 in a 10-inning exhibition game at Haymarket Park Tuesday night.
The Saltdogs kickoff their five-game pre-season slate tonight at 6:35 against the Sioux City Explorers. $5 will get you any seat at Haymarket Park. Season-ticket holders get in for free.
