Three first-inning runs helped the Laredo Lemurs (10-2) to a 4-2 win over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (4-8) at Uni-Trade Stadium on Sunday.
The Laredo Lemurs would not relinquish the lead as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks were unable to weather a three-run first inning deficit.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks scored two runs in the fifth on an error, a single by Buddy Sosnoskie, and. Still, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks couldn't catch the Laredo Lemurs.
John Allen had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the first and third innings.
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks couldn't get anything going so long as Chad Povich was on the hill. Povich gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his two innings of work.
Mark Serrano improved to 3-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Laredo Lemurs. Serrano struck out one, walked none and gave up no hits.
Paul Burnside was charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed three runs.