Mankato, MN – The Waterloo Bucks (26–25) lsot the first game of their three road trip on Thursday night to the Mankato MoonDogs (29–21), 10–2.

The MoonDogs got in the run column first in the bottom of the first and proceeded to score all 10 of their runs across the next six innings. Outfielder Asher Bradd hit for a cycle batting in the lead off spot for the MoonDogs.

Infielder Brandon Fish recorded the only RBI of the game for the Bucks, batting in outfielder Michael Lippe on a double in the third inning.

The Bucks will finish their two games series against the MoonDogs at ISG Field on Friday night. That game is scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch.