FARGO, ND --- Even after monday night’s 6-4 loss the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks and Kansas City T-Bones remain the top two teams in the wildcard standings. However, the win did increase the T-Bones’ lead to two over the RedHawks.
Both starting pitchers were sharp through the first two innings holding the game to a scoreless
tie. Kansas City broke through first, scoring off of Jose Almarante with a solo shot by Chantz Mack.
Fargo-Moorhead looked like they were back to their winning ways when they score two in the fourth, including an RBI single by Trever Adams off of Calvin Drummond who managed to last just 4.2 innings while giving up three runs (2 earned) and walking six.
The RedHawks held a 3-2 lead heading into the top of the seventh before Kansas City took a commanding lead, scoring three including a two run home run by Marcus Lemon.
Charlie Valerio answered with an opposite field HR in the next inning but it wasn’t enough as Cody Winiarski followed up the eighth inning with a scoreless ninth to pick up his 14th save and preserve the 6-4 lead.
What’s Next?: The series continues tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 7:02.
Winning Pitcher: Jackson Lowery (1-0)
Losing Pitcher: Jose Almarante (4-6)
