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Lincoln played Winnipeg on Thursday night. Here’s a recap of the game, and a look ahead.
Thursday: Lincoln 6, Winnipeg 5.
What went right: A pair of RBI doubles in the top of the fourth and Nick Anderson’s two-run blast in the seventh helped Lincoln sweep the Goldeyes in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
It is the first time Lincoln has swept the Goldeyes in Winnipeg in franchise history, and marked the Saltdogs second series sweep of the season.
Aaron Takacs doubled home the Saltdogs’ first run, followed by a Marshall Awtry ground out to score Nate Samson. Drew Devine capped the four-run fourth with a two-RBI double to help Lincoln tie the game 4-4.
Anderson’s blast was his 12th of the season and gave Lincoln it’s first lead of the game.
Josh Roeder overcame an early 4-0 deficit to toss 6 2/3 innings. Lincoln has won three consecutive games with Roeder starting, with the former closer allowing just six walks over his last seven starts totaling 45 innings in that span.
Carter Hope added a seven-out save, allowing just two hits in 2 1/3 innings of relief.
What went wrong: Winnipeg’s first three batters recorded a hit to begin the game as the Goldeyes took a quick 3-0 lead behind a Max Murphy homer in the bottom of the first inning. The Goldeyes added a run in the bottom of the third for a 4-0 lead and got a run back in the seventh.
Up next: Lincoln turns its road trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to begin a three-game series against the Canaries at 7 p.m. Friday.
Photos: Saltdogs finish home series against Lake Country
The Saltdogs’ Drew Devine runs to home after hitting a home run against the Lake Country DockHounds in the second inning Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs Josh Roeder watches as his team warms up before taking on the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park in Lincoln.
Lincoln Saltdogs pitcher Zach Keenan delivers a a pitch to the plate against Lake Country on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs’ Carson Maxwell catches a pop fly that veers foul during a game against Lake Country on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
Lake Country’s Dustin Woodcock scoops up a ground ball that passes over the third-base line in the first inning during a game against Lake Country on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs’ Drew Devine (center) high-fives Nate Samson (left) after hitting a home run during the second inning during a game against Lake Country on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs’ Luke Roskam connects with a pitch in the second inning during a game against Lake Country on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
Saltdogs’ pitcher Zach Keenan delivers a pitch during a game against Lake Country on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs’ Nate Samson checks to see where Lake Country’s Blake Tiberi is as he successfully steals third base Thursday at Haymarket Park.
With his glove on his head, the Saltdogs’ Zane Zurbrugg signs balls for players on the Lincoln Rebels ahead of the Saltdogs’ game against the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
Players on the Saltdogs warm up on the field ahead of their game against the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
Ball boys carry out equipment ahead of the Saltdogs’ Nick Anderson before their game against the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs warm up and stretch before their game against the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs’ Drew Devine steals third base in the first inning against the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs’ Drew Devine stretches before taking on the Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
The Saltdogs Josh Roeder carries his snacks to the bullpen ahead of the Saltdogs game against Lake Country DockHounds on Thursday at Haymarket Park.
