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The Sioux Falls Pilots Rely On Great Pitching And Jacob James To Win, 3-1

Date:  Source: Sioux Falls Pilots
  • Bancroft Bandits couldn't capitalize on a great day from Edgar Santos on Saturday, losing 3-1 to the Sioux Falls Pilots at Bancroft, IA.
  • Santos worked out of 13 tough situations for Bancroft Bandits. He pitched 8 2/3 innings and allowed no earned runs on four hits and struck out 14. Santos faced his toughest moment in the ninth inning.
  • The Pilots starter, Ryne Lees, had a solid day as well. He held the Bandits to one hit over six innings while striking out six. 
  • Jacob James helped the Sioux Falls Pilots pull ahead for the duration in the ninth inning. With the Sioux Falls Pilots trailing by one in the ninth inning, James came to the plate and tripled, scoring Lucas Wylie and Tyler Field.
  • James racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Sioux Falls Pilots.
  • Shea Bennett recorded the win for the Sioux Falls Pilots. He allowed one run over three innings. Bennett struck out two, walked none and gave up three hits.
  • Santos was charged with the loss.
  • The seventh inning saw Bancroft Bandits score its only run on the day on an RBI single byBen Jacobson.