LINCOLN — The Winnipeg Goldeyes (36-32) dismantled the Saltdogs (36-34) in a double-header sweep, winning by finals of 8-0 and 12-2 in front of 4,595 fans at Shaw Park Tuesday night.
Edgar Osuna (3-1) tossed a three-hit shutout in the first seven-inning contest, striking out eight to earn the victory.
Winnipeg scored nine runs on 11 hits in the bottom of the fifth inning of the nightcap to blow open what was a one-run game. The Goldeyes piled up 31 hits and clubbed six home runs over 12 offensive innings.
David Espinosa hit to two shots, accounting for Lincoln's output in game two, home runs number eight and nine.
Travis Parker (2-2) allowed seven runs on 11 hits in four innings to suffer the loss in game two. Stephen Bougher (2-5) gave up eight runs on 13 hits in game one.
Matt Jackson (1-0) pitched 5 1/3, surrendering two runs in the nightcap to pick up the victory in his Goldeyes debut.
The 'Dogs and Fish are back at it Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Radio coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. on KFOR 1240.