FRANKLIN, Wisconsin – SS Drew Devine had a season-high four hits but the ‘Dogs lost 17-8 to the Milwaukee Milkmen at Franklin Field on Tuesday night.
Devine had his first four-hit game of the year, but Lincoln (32-30) gave up a season-high in runs and had a three-game winning streak come to an end.
Milwaukee (38-24) took a 1-0 lead on a leadoff homer from 2B Bryan Torres in the 1st inning. 1B Cam Balego later scored when C Roy Morales was picked off at first base.
Lincoln cut the deficit to 2-1 on an RBI groundout from 2B Nate Samson in the 2nd inning.
The Milkmen then broke out for seven in the bottom of the 2nd. Balego singled in a run to make it 3-0 before C Roy Morales then made it 7-1 with a grand slam – the first of back-to-back-to-back homers for Milwaukee. DH Miguel Gomez and RF Michael Crouse followed with solo homers to make it 9-1.
Milwaukee added a 10th run on a sacrifice fly from DH Miguel Gomez in the 3rd before scoring five more in the 4th. LF Rudy Martin made it 11-1 with an RBI double before Torres added an RBI with a fielder’s choice. Up 12-1, Balego’s fourth hit was a three-run homer to make it 15-1.
RF Connor Panas hit his 13th homer to lead off the 5th inning before DH Luis Roman hit a two-run homer to make it 15-4 in the 6th.
Milwaukee added a pair of runs in the 7th but Lincoln got three more back in the 8th. Samson tied a career high with his sixth homer to lead off the inning before Devine’s fourth hit – a two-run single – scored two more and made it 17-7.
LF Aaron Takacs hit an RBI double in the 9th inning.
LHP John Bezdicek allowed nine runs over 1 and 1/3 innings – the shortest start for a ‘Dog this season. RHP Nic Laio allowed eight runs over five innings in long relief, while LHP David Zoz retired all five batters he faced.
Lincoln out-hit the Milkmen 16-15 but lost a third straight game to Milwaukee. C Luke Roskam went 1-for-3 and extended his on-base streak to 28.
The series continues Wednesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. and pregame coverage begins at 6:05 on KFOR FM 101.5/1240 AM.
The Saltdogs are back in 2023! Single-game tickets for all games are on sale now. Reserve your seats now by calling 402-474-BALL (2255) or order on-line at Saltdogs.com.
The post ‘DOGS LOSE LOPSIDED OPENER IN MILWAUKEE appeared first on Lincoln Saltdogs.
FRANKLIN, Wisconsin – SS Drew Devine had a season-high four hits but the ‘Dogs lost 17-8 to the Milwaukee Milkmen at Franklin Field on Tuesday night. BOX SCORE Devine had his first four-hit game of the year, but Lincoln (32-30) gave up a season-high in runs and had a three-game winning streak come to an […]
The post ‘DOGS LOSE LOPSIDED OPENER IN MILWAUKEE appeared first on Lincoln Saltdogs. Read More Lincoln Saltdogs
Interested in web3 and pro baseball? If so, get your own web3 (NFT) baseball domain name! Click this link to discover more information.
If you are looking for savings and free shipping on baseball equipment and gear then Click Here or click on this image:
Discover more about the available NFTs specific to affiliated and independent minor league baseball teams and players: Independent Minor League Baseball NFT non-fungible tokens and digital art
Get notified of upcoming independent baseball tryouts from either of these services: first service or the second service. Prospective players can find some helpful resources here
See the list of former / folded independent baseball teams since 1993 and get non-official merchandise featuring those teams: Former Independent Baseball Teams And Merchandise
Do you collect or sell baseball cards and other sports memorabilia? If so, then here are some helpful resources plus where to get independent baseball merchandise from folded teams. Click Here to discover more.