Mankato, Minnesota—In the final game of a two-game series between the Mankato MoonDogs and the Duluth Huskies at Franklin Rogers Park the Huskies were able to end the night with a victory by the score of 6-5 in 12 innings, salvaging a series split.
Suspect defense once again was a cause of concern for the MoonDogs, who committed six errors on the night costing them four unearned runs, including the final three Huskies runs coming by way of charity.
An errant throw to third in the 12th allowed Duluth to score one of the aforementioned unearned runs, this one being the final tally they would need, as Wade Regas shut the door on any MoonDogs comeback attempts.
Robby Evans (1-0) was the MoonDogs’ starter and went 5.2 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on seven hits, while striking out three, he got a no decision for the outing.
Dalton Lehnen gave the MoonDogs a very solid performance out of the ‘pen, pitching four scoreless innings, striking out five Huskies and working out of a jam in the 11th when the first two batters would reach base but would not score.
Much like yesterday’s affair, the MoonDogs got the scoring going early with one run in the first and then another two coming in the third, thanks to a two-run bomb from Chase Hamilton, his third HR of the year.
The MoonDogs are scheduled for a double-header tomorrow vs. the Rochester Honkers. Game One will be at The Frank while Game Two will be played at Mayo Field in Rochester.
First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 and tickets are still available. They can be picked up either at the gates, in their office at 1221 Caledonia St. or online at www.mankatomoondogs.com
You can also listen to the game live on 1230 AM The Fan Mankato, on the iHeart Radio app, or on www.mankatomoondogs.com
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The Mankato MoonDogs are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 23rd season of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 150 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visitwww.mankatomoondogs.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store and set the MoonDogs as your favorite team.
The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. The 22-year-old summer collegiate league is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 150 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. For more information, visit www.northwoodsleague.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store.