FARGO, ND---The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks picked up their 6th straight win Friday night, tying the longest win streak they’ve had all season. Cleburne is the latest victim of the streaking RedHawks who defeated the Railroaders by a score of 6-2 on Fireworks Night.
Jose Almarante stifled a Cleburne offense that hit a season high three home runs and put up 12 on Gary in their last contest. The Righty gave up the two runs on six hits over eight innings of work while striking out three and walking two.
Josh Mazzola found himself at the center of Fargo-Moorhead’s offensive output on Fireworks Night, scoring the game’s first run on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Tierney in the bottom of the second. In the very next inning Mazzola came through again plating Keury De La Cruz and Chris Grayson with a triple.
Cleburne brought the game to 5-2 in the top of the sixth with RBIs by Maikol Gonzalez and Alex Johnson.
KD Kang added another run in the seventh with a solo shot off of Alberto Rodriguez who was pulled after. In total, Rodriguez gave up six on eight hits and five walks over six and a third.
Winning Pitcher: Jose Almarante (3-5)
Losing Pitcher: Alberto Rodriguez (3-4)
What’s Next?: The RedHawks continue their series with Cleburne tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 pm as the RedHawks go for their seventh straight win of the season.
