The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (35-21) jumped out to an early lead on the Sioux Falls Pheasants (27-29) and captured a 9-3 victory on Tuesday at Sioux Falls Stadium.
The game was decided quickly as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks exerted their will early with eight runs in the first three innings.
A two-run double by Eric Campbell in the first inning and an RBI single by Zach Penprase and a two-run home run by Nic Jackson during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.Jackson racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.
Cesar Nicolas reached base three times in the game for the Sioux Falls Pheasants. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the second inning.
Aaron Shafer got the win, running his season record to 4-4. He allowed three runs over five innings. He struck out six, walked six and surrendered three hits.
Alan DeRatt couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Sioux Falls Pheasants, taking a loss. He allowed eight runs in five innings, walked two and struck out four.