Brainerd, Minn-The Mankato MoonDogs picked up their 12th win of the season Saturday night at Stewart C. Mills Field, defeating the Brainerd Lakes Area Lunkers 7-2.

The Mankato MoonDogs got an outstanding performance from starting pitcher Kyle Richter (USC) as the left hander picked up his first win of the season. Richter (1-0) held batters in check all night, allowing only four hits while striking out four. Nick Goody (LSU) struck out three more batters, now with a team high 24 K’s, en-route to his 4th save of the summer.

Offensively Mankato was once again led by Cody Ferrell (Seminole St.) who went 2-for-4 on the day. Ferrell was pinch hit for in the ninth inning by Chris Ross (Montevallo) who capped up a big four run ninth inning by belting a double to deep centerfield, scoring two runs. In all, the MoonDogs offense would score for runs in the ninth frame to preserve their 7-2 victory.

The MoonDogs finish up their weekend series with the Lunkers Sunday afternoon. Logan Taylor (Southeast Texas) will get the start for Mankato, looking for his second win of the summer.

The MoonDogs return home Monday night to take on the Willmar Stingers. The two teams will plays two, seven innings games to make up the rainout from last Tuesday. Monday night will be Dollar Dog Night presented by Hormel. Season and single game tickets are now on sale at the MoonDogs office located at 1221 Caledonia Street. For more information visit our website at www.mankatomoondogs.com or call the MoonDogs office at 507-625-7047.