Sioux City Explorers vs St Paul Saints: 2-1
Gamelive VersionThe Sioux City take out the St Paul with help from Newton, 2-1
The Sioux City (5-4) beat the St Paul (5-4) 2-1 on Saturday at Midway Stadium behind Brandon Newton, who went 2-4.
He singled in the first and fourth innings.The St Paul 's lineup had no answer for Max Whieldon. The St Paul managed just three hits off of Whieldon, who allowed one earned run, walked three and struck out two during his six innings of work.
Shane Costa got on base three times in the game for the St Paul . He doubled in the first inning and singled in the eighth inning.
Chris Odegaard was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed two runs.
The lead stayed with the Sioux City after the first, when they scored one run on a wild pitch.
The first inning saw the St Paul score their only run on the day on an RBI single by Ole Sheldon.
