Omaha Royal Blue Dogs was never able to get over the hump and get over its troubles against the Sioux Falls Pilots on Saturday, as Omaha Royal Blue Dogs fell 3-1 at Sioux Falls, SD after falling behind by three runs in the third inning.
Omaha Royal Blue Dogs scored one run in the sixth on a groundout by Conner Stutheit. Despite its efforts, Omaha Royal Blue Dogs couldn't get over the hump.
Jordan Hofer was hot from the plate for the Sioux Falls Pilots. Hofer went 2-3, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning.
Nolan Bastendorff was in control on the mound. Bastendorff gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out four during his seven innings of work.
Jared Scdoris was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.
The Sioux Falls Pilots stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the third, scoring three runs on two doubles and an RBI single by Trevin Stephens.
The lone run of the game for Omaha Royal Blue Dogs crossed the plate in the sixth inning on a groundout by Stutheit.