American Association Insider: June 12, 2025

 All three series wrapped up tonight with a slew of nailbiters throughout the league.

Chicago 3 Winnipeg 0

Brantley Bell hit a pair of solo home runs to back three pitchers throwing a combined four hitter in front of 2717 at Impact Field as the Dogs managed to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Goldeyes.

Kane County 5 Cleburne 2

Konnor Ash was brilliant once again throwing seven innings of two run ball, allowing four hits and striking out six as the Cougars took the rubber game of the series. Down 2-1 heading into the last of the fourth inning, the Cougars scored the last four runs of the game, sending an 80's night crowd of 4932 home happy.

Fargo-Moorhead 9 Kansas City 6

The RedHawks wrapped up a seven games in seven days roadtrip on a high note defeating Kansas City and taking the rubber match of the series. Juan Fernandez connected for his second home run in two days, but tonight's was a grand slam. Alexfri Planez added a two run home run. Tyler Jandron got the win allowing one run and scattering eight hits in seven innings for his second win of the season. Jailyn Williams had a grand slam late in the game for the Monarchs to make it close. 


                                        Photo courtesy of Jennifer Andreachi

Sioux Falls 5 Gary SouthShore 4

Josh Rehwaldt homered and Calvin Estrada hit an opposite field two run single for the Canaries to give them the lead in the top of the ninth to complete the sweep at US Steel Yard in front of 2179. The RailCats led 3-0 after the first inning but could not hold on to the lead as they dropped to 8-21. The RailCats are having as much luck winning games as Jackie Chiles did winning lawsuits. They come so close then something goes wrong st the end. Baron Radcliff knocked in three of the RailCats three runs.

Lake Country 5 Sioux City 3 (11 innings)

The DockHounds outlasted the Explorers to take the series, returning the favor from last weekend with the X's took two of three. The home team had a golden opportunity to win the game for the second night in a row. But once again could not cash in after bases were loaded with less than two outs. Singles by Ray Zuberer III and Brian Rey in the 11th inning was enough to take the W.  Kyle Marman took a tough no decision allowing two runs on six hits, striking out 10 for the night. A thirsty Thursday crowd of 701 were on hand to see it at Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park.

Lincoln 3 Milwaukee 2

The Saltdogs came back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game, setting the stage for late game heroics. Yusniel Diaz's walk off home run down the left field line wrapped up a 5-2 home stand for the Saltdogs. 3003 were on hand at Haymarket Park to see the thrilling walk off. Glenn Santiago went 3-4 for the Milkmen to raise his average to .340 and is on a 20 game hitting streak that includes four 3 hit games. 

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