(Photo courtesy of Sioux Falls Canaries)

Sioux Falls, South Dakota- The Sioux Falls Canaries scored eight unanswered runs and defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs, 8-1, Friday night at Sioux Falls Stadium.  Michael Curialle had four hits while Mike Hart homered for the Canaries.  Nick Shumpert had two hits and stole two bases, in the loss.

Sioux Falls (49-48) scored eight runs, off thirteen hits, committed one error, and left ten runners on base.  Lincoln (42-55) had one run, with four hits, no errors, and stranded six base runners.  Friday night’s game at Sioux Falls Stadium lasted two hours and forty-two minutes and was played in front of 1,275 fans.

Lincoln took the lead in the top of the first inning.  Facing Sioux Falls starter Josh Caravalho, Cam Phelts started the game with a single.  Then, Nick Shumpert walked.  Jairo Pomares singled, to load the bases.  Then, Tanner O’Tremba hit a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Phelts, to make it 1-0.

The Canaries grabbed the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning.  Facing Lincoln starter Cam Dayton, Mike Hart hit a one-out double.  Then, Josh Rehwaldt singled, scoring Hart, to tie the score at 1-1.  Rehwaldt stole second.  Two batters later, Michael Curialle doubled, scoring Rehwaldt, to make it 2-1.  Then, Grady Mee drove home Curialle with a single, to make it a 3-1 Sioux Falls lead.

Sioux Falls extended its advantage in the bottom of the seventh.  Facing reliever Drake LaRoche, Michael Curialle hit a one-out single.  Then, Grady Mee singled. The next batter, Anthony Hall, hit a two-rbi triple, to make it 5-1.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Canaries added three more runs.  Facing Jack Hill, Mike Hart hit a solo home run.  Then, Josh Rehwaldt singled, as did Cam Hassert.  The next batter, Michael Curialle, hit a two-rbi triple, to make it 8-1, which turned out to be the final score.

Canaries starting pitcher Josh Caravalho (1-1) earned the win, throwing 7.0 innings, giving up one run, off four hits, struck out four and walked two.  Spencer Bauer threw 1.0 inning, yielding one hit and struck out two.  Charlie Hasty pitched 1.0 inning and walked one.

Lincoln starter Cam Dayton (3-4) took the loss, pitching 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, off five hits, struck out seven and walked four.  Drake LaRoche threw 2.0 innings, yielding two runs, off four hits and struck out two.  Jack Hill pitched 1.0 inning, surrendering three runs, off four hits and struck out one.

Offensively for Sioux Falls, Mike Hart was 2-for-5 with a home run.  Josh Rehwaldt was 2-for-5.  Michael Curialle was 4-for-5 with two RBIs.  Grady Mee went 2-for-4 with an RBI.  Anthony Hall was 1-for-5 with two runs batted in.

For the Saltdogs, Nick Shumpert was 2-for-3.  Tanner O’Tremba was 0-for-1 with one run batted in.

Game two of the four-game series is Saturday afternoon.  RHP Cael Chatham (3-4, 7.73 ERA) will pitch for Lincoln.  RHP Nicholai Arbach (3-1, 6.69 ERA) will be on the mound for Sioux Falls.  The first pitch at Sioux Falls Stadium will be 5:35 p.m.  The game will be broadcast on KFOR 101.5 FM/1240 AM and on: www.aabaseball.tv.

For information on tickets for the Lincoln Saltdogs 2027 season, merchandise, and more, visit: www.saltdogs.com.

Lincoln, Nebraska- Graham Edwards delivered a quality start while Calyn Halvorson drove in three runs, leading the Lincoln Saltdogs to a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Milkmen, Thursday night at Haymarket Park.  With the victory, Lincoln won the final two games of the three-game series, plus claimed the season series over the team with the top American Association record, four games to three.

Lincoln (42-54) scored five runs, off seven hits, committed no errors, and left seven runners on base.  Milwaukee (57-39) had four runs, with thirteen hits, one error, and left ten runners stranded.  Thursday night’s game at Haymarket Park lasted two hours and forty-seven minutes and was played in front of 2,554 fans.

The Saltdogs started the scoring in the bottom of the fourth inning.  Facing Milwaukee starter Jhordany Mezquita, Tanner O’Tremba delivered a two-out single.  Then, Connor Bagnieski reached on a fielder’s choice, while O’Tremba advanced to second.  Cary Arbolida drew a walk.  Then, Calyn Halvorson hit a double to left centerfield, scoring all three base runners, to make it a 3-0 Lincoln lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Lincoln extended its advantage.  Paul Myro IV led off the inning with a double.  Three batters later, Jairo Pomares doubled, scoring Myro, to make it 4-0.

Milwaukee got on the scoreboard in the top of the seventh.  Facing Lincoln reliever Ryan Rembisz, Griffin Doersching led off the inning with a single.  Two batters later, Edrick Felix drew a walk.  Then, Chase Waddell doubled, driving in both runners, to make it 4-2.

Lincoln got a run back in the bottom of the seventh.  Facing reliever Sam Staerker, Nick Shumpert hit a two-out single, then stole second base.  Milwaukee intentionally walked Jairo Pomares, putting runners at first and second.  The Saltdogs executed a double steal.  On the pitch, it bounced wildly away, allowing Shumpert to score and Pomares to take third, making it a 5-2 Lincoln lead.

The Milkmen put together a rally in the top of the ninth inning.  Facing Lincoln reliever Zac McCleve, Yordys Valdes hit a two-out single, then took second on defensive indifference.  The next batter, Charlie Marion, hit a 2-2 pitch over the left field wall for a two-run home run, making it 5-4.  The next batter, Andy Blake, singled, on a 0-2 pitch.  Then, Alec Olund doubled, on a 1-2 pitch, putting runners at second and third.  Then, McCleve struck out Griffin Doersching, swinging at a 3-2 pitch, to end the game.

Saltdogs starter Graham Edwards (3-10) earned the win, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up five hits, struck out five and walked one.  Ryan Rembisz pitched 0.1 inning, yielding two runs, off two hits and walked one.  Tyler Stasiowski threw 0.2 innings, struck out one and walked one.  Gabriel Jaramillo pitched 1.0 inning giving up two hits and struck out three.  Zac McCleve earned his tenth save of the season, throwing 1.0 inning, giving up two runs, off four hits and struck out two.

Milwaukee starting pitcher Jhordany Mezquita (12-1) took the loss, throwing 5.0 innings, giving up four runs, off four hits, struck out six and walked two.  Sam Staerker threw 1.2 innings, yielding one run, off two hits, struck out three and walked one.  Eli Hoyt worked 0.1 inning and walked one.  Packy-Bradley Cooney pitched 1.0 inning and struck out one.

Offensively for Lincoln, Jairo Pomares was 1-for-3 with an RBI.  Calyn Halvorson was 1-for-4 and drove in three runs.

For the Milkmen, Yordys Valdes was 2-for-5.  Charlie Marion was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run.  Andy Blake was 3-for-5.  Alec Olund went 4-for-4.  Chase Waddell was 2-for-4.

With its forty-second victory of the season, the Saltdogs have matched the win total of 2025, with four games remaining on the 2026 schedule.

During the game, the Saltdogs announced the results of the 2026 Saltdogs Player Awards, as voted on by the fans.  Zac McCleve was voted the Pitcher-of-the-Year.  Jairo Pomares was selected as the Offensive Player-of-the-Year, while Cam Phelts was voted the Saltdogs Most Valuable Player.

Lincoln’s remaining games are at the Sioux Falls Canaries, beginning Friday night.  LHP Cam Dayton (3-3, 3.96 ERA) will pitch for Lincoln.  RHP Josh Caravalho (0-1, 10.00 ERA) will be on the mound for Sioux Falls.  The first pitch at Sioux Falls Stadium will be at 7:05 p.m.  The game will be broadcast on KFOR 101.5 FM/1240 AM and on: www.aabaseball.tv.

For information on tickets for the Lincoln Saltdogs 2027 season, merchandise, and more, visit: www.saltdogs.com.