Mankato, MN – For the second day in a row, the Waterloo Bucks defeated their opponent by double digits, winning their first road contest of the season with a 14-1 victory over the Mankato MoonDogs.
This two-game stretch marks the first time the Bucks have won back-to-back games by ten runs or more since Saturday, July 20, 2013.
With this victory, the Bucks also reclaim sole possession of first place in the Great Plains East Division as they control a full one-game lead over the next two teams in the standings.
Left-handed bullpen arm Brody Leyboldt picked up the win with the longest relief appearance by any Buck so far this season. The southpaw pitched five scoreless frames, surrendering just two hits, two walks, and one hit-by-pitch while striking out four. With this outing, the Waterloo Bucks bullpen has now started the year by hurling 21 straight innings without allowing an earned run.
The offense matched its season-high total in hits with 13 again today. First baseman Marcus Heusohn and left fielder Parker Sweeney led the way with three hits and one RBI each. Designated hitter Ethan Rossi and backstop Mack Brousseau served as the lone players who drove in multiple runs, plating two each.
Heusohn led the team in total bases with five, roping two doubles, and right fielder Sam Finn drew a game-high three walks.
Right-handed starter Kai Purdy-Burton twirled four innings of three hit ball, allowing four walks and one run with three strikeouts.
The two-game series between the two teams concludes tomorrow at ISG Field at 6:35 pm (CDT).