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The Sioux Falls Pilots Make The Most Of 3 Hits In 5-3 Victory Over Omaha Royal Blue Dogs

Date:  Source: Sioux Falls Pilots
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots and Omaha Royal Blue Dogs each put runners in scoring position on Saturday, but the Sioux Falls Pilots capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 5-3 win at Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Omaha Royal Blue Dogs got five hits compared with just three for the Sioux Falls Pilots, but Omaha Royal Blue Dogs stranded seven on base.
  • The fact that the Sioux Falls Pilots grouped all of their runs into the third inning helped them take advantage of their hits.
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots staved off Omaha Royal Blue Dogs as Omaha Royal Blue Dogs was unable to match the Sioux Falls Pilots down the stretch.
  • Omaha Royal Blue Dogs scored two runs in the seventh on a two-run single by Andre Beltran. Despite its efforts, Omaha Royal Blue Dogs couldn't finish the comeback.
  • Omaha Royal Blue Dogs couldn't get anything going so long as Joey Cardamon was on the hill. Omaha Royal Blue Dogs managed just two hits off of the the Sioux Falls Pilots' pitcher, who allowed one earned run, walked three and struck out five during his five innings of work.
  • Steven Franks was charged with the loss. He lasted just three innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs.
  • The top of the second saw Omaha Royal Blue Dogs take an early lead, 1-0.
  • The game was never in doubt after the third, as the Sioux Falls Pilots scored five runs on a groundout by Trevin Stephens and an RBI single by Ben Reznicek.