LINCOLN — The Wichita Wingnuts (45-32) erupted for seven runs in the eighth to blow open a close game and defeat the Saltdogs (31-46) 9-1 at Haymarket Park Wednesday night.
Wichita batted around in the eighth, tallying the seven runs on six hits with two home runs to take a 9-1 lead.
Derek Blacksher (7-4) tossed 6 2/3 terrific innings, allowing one run on just two hits while walking two and fanning a season-high nine.
Justin Edwards (4-6) pitched seven-plus, allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking one to suffer the loss.
New Saltdogs third baseman Bryan Pounds stroked a RBI double in the seventh to account for Lincoln’s lone run.
The Wingnuts crushed three home runs in the victory to avoid the sweep.
The Saltdogs are off Thursday and back in action Friday night at 7:05 p.m. to open a three-game home series with the Gary SouthShore RailCats. Radio coverage begins at 6:35 p.m. It is Saltdogs Duffle Bag Giveaway sponsored by Union Bank & Trust!