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The Sioux Falls Pilots Make The Most Of 7 Hits In 7-6 Victory Over Carroll Merchants

Date:  Source: Sioux Falls Pilots
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots and Carroll Merchants both threatened with rallies, but it was the Sioux Falls Pilots that eventually took advantage of them in a 7-6 win at Sioux Falls, SD.
  • Carroll Merchants had nine hits compared with the Sioux Falls Pilots' seven, but Carroll Merchants stranded six runners on base.
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots would not relinquish the lead as Carroll Merchants was unable to weather a six-run eighth inning deficit.
  • Carroll Merchants scored five runs in the ninth on three singles. Despite its efforts, Carroll Merchants couldn't get over the hump.
  • Tyler Field racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Sioux Falls Pilots. He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the sixth inning.
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots relied on Ethan Kenkel to eat up innings en route to the win. Kenkel allowed no earned runs, three hits and one walk while striking out three over seven innings of work.
  • Derek Dahlke was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just seven innings, walked one, struck out six, and allowed four runs.
  • Carroll Merchants jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the second.
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots went up for good in the fourth, scoring three runs on a sacrifice fly byMichael Takamori and two singles.
  • The Sioux Falls Pilots tacked on another three runs in the eighth. The inning looked promising, as Trevin Stephens singled, bringing home Patrick Fiala to kick things off.