Photo Credit: Ben Ofe/Lincoln Saltdogs LINCOLN, NE – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (25-38) dropped a 6-5 decision to the Lincoln Saltdogs (27-37) Saturday evening at Haymarket Park. Boxscore Leading 5-2 going into the bottom of the eighth inning, the Goldeyes saw the Saltdogs rally for four runs, handing Winnipeg its league-high 18th one-run loss of the season and extending the club’s losing streak to nine games. Keshawn Lynch led off the third inning with a triple and came home on a Ray-Patrick Didder fielder’s choice to give Winnipeg an early 1-0 lead. Lincoln answered in the bottom of the fifth when Kyle Battle hit a two-run home run to make it 2-1 Saltdogs. The Goldeyes responded with a four-run seventh inning. Roby Enríquez tied the game at 2-2 with an RBI single. Max Murphy then scored on a throwing error, giving Winnipeg a 3-2 lead. A wild pitch brought home Enríquez, and Didder capped the inning with an RBI single to extend the lead to 5-2. In the bottom of the eighth, the Saltdogs loaded the bases and scored their first run of the inning on a wild pitch. Spencer Henson followed with a three-run home run to left field, giving Lincoln a 6-5 lead. The Goldeyes went in order in the top of the ninth. James Bradwell took a no-decision for Winnipeg, allowing two runs on two hits over six innings, walking three, and striking out a season-high six batters. Ben Onyshko and Rickey Ramírez combined to pitch the eighth, with Ramírez (L, 0-1) taking the loss. Jhon Vargas started for Lincoln and allowed one run on six hits over 4.1 innings. Dylan Beck allowed four runs over 1.1 innings of relief, while Matt Mullenbach (3-3) picked up the win. Connor Langrill (S, 3) pitched a perfect ninth to earn his third save. The series concludes Sunday at 1:05 p.m. CDT. Luke Boyd (1-7, 5.12 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Goldeyes, while Greg Loukinen (5-4, 5.08 ERA) is expected to take the mound for the Saltdogs. Fans can join me, Trevor Curl , for all the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM and online at cjnu.ca , with the pregame show beginning at 12:30 p.m. The video stream of all Goldeyes games is available free of charge at AABaseball.TV . Winnipeg returns home Thursday, July 24, when the Chicago Dogs come to Blue Cross Park for a four-game set. For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .

WINNIPEG, MB – Thanks to the continued support of Goldeyes Fans and Manitoba’s Ukrainian community, the Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club is pleased to announce our ninth annual “Ukrainian Night” as we continue to support all cultures, all religions and human rights – every game – every season! Sponsored by Pratts Wholesale Food Service, in memory of Leonard Baranyk, the game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 as the Goldeyes take on the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks at 6:30 pm at Blue Cross Park. “Pratts and the Baranyk Family are proud and honoured to participate in a fun evening supporting our Goldeyes and our Ukrainian culture”, said Lenny Baranyk, President of Pratts Wholesale. As fans arrive for the game, they will be treated to a live performance by “High Profile Band” along with greetings by Ambassadors from Folklorama’s Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion - in full Ukrainian cultural attire. Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus will perform the anthems including their heart-warming version of the Ukrainian National Anthem. For more than five decades, Hoosli Ukrainian Male Chorus has celebrated Ukrainian culture through music and song. The reach of Hoosli’s music has grown to global proportions through its presence on social media and digital music platforms and the exposure to international audiences through its anthem performances at professional sports games. The Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club is pleased to welcome Hoosli back to Blue Cross Park! The Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will entertain throughout the game. Troyanda respects and preserves Ukrainian culture, history, and tradition through the art of dance. Since 1979, the Ensemble is honoured to have collaborated with many notable Canadian and Ukrainian artists to develop an extensive repertoire representing the rich and diverse regions of Ukraine. This commitment creates a supportive atmosphere for talented dancers to grow in their skills and artistry while deepening the connection to their ancestral roots. Each dancer performs with their soul, inviting audiences worldwide to fall in love with Troyanda. There will be a variety of Ukrainian music, dance and culture displays. Contests and prizes will continue to be part of the game including Gift Card giveaways from Tenderloin Meat & Sausage and a special “So You Think You Can Dance - Ukrainian” contest courtesy of Mr. Perogie, plus Ukrainian-themed activities will be staged on the Concourse of the ballpark.

Photo Credit: Katy Cowell/Lincoln Saltdogs LINCOLN, NE – The Winnipeg Goldeyes (25-37) dropped their eighth consecutive game Friday evening, falling 6-5 in 11 innings to the Lincoln Saltdogs (26-37) at Haymarket Park. The Goldeyes have now lost a league-high 17 one-run games this season. Boxscore Lincoln opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Rolando Espinosa lifted a deep drive to left that was caught by Roby Enríquez , who made a leaping grab to take away a potential grand slam. Brody Fahr scored on the sacrifice fly to give the Saltdogs a 1-0 lead. The Goldeyes responded in the second when Ray-Patrick Didder hit his seventh home run of the season, a two-run shot to left that scored Matthew Warkentin and put Winnipeg ahead 2-1. In the third, Jacob Robson tripled and scored on a Tripp Clark single to extend the lead to 3-1. The Goldeyes made it 4-1 in the fourth when Enríquez singled and later came home on a base hit by Kevin García . Lincoln cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth. With the bases loaded, Danny Bautista Jr. drove in two runs with a shallow single to score Max Hewitt and Jack Cone. In the fifth, a passed ball allowed Fahr to score and tie the game at 4-4. Both teams were held off the scoreboard until the top of the 11th, when pinch-runner Andy Armstrong scored from third base on a passed ball to give Winnipeg a 5-4 lead. In the bottom half, the Saltdogs tied the game on a bases-loaded walk to Fahr and won it one batter later when Neyfy Castillo hit a sacrifice fly to centre field. Franny Cobos started for Lincoln and took a no-decision, allowing four runs on eight hits over four innings with a walk and a strikeout. Dylan Castaneda followed with five shutout innings, surrendering just two hits while walking one and striking out three. Jacob Roberts worked two scoreless innings before Peyton Cariaco (W, 1-2) was credited with the win in the 11th. Derrick Cherry started for Winnipeg and gave up one earned run over three innings. Weston Lombard was first out of the Goldeyes’ bullpen and allowed three runs (two earned) over one inning on one hit, three walks, and a strikeout. Joe Jaco followed with a scoreless inning, issuing three walks but keeping Lincoln off the board. Zan Rose handled the bulk of the relief work, pitching 3.1 innings while allowing two hits and striking out two. Tasker Strobel (L, 1-3) was charged with the loss, allowing two runs (one earned) in the bottom of the 11th. The series continues Saturday evening at 6:05 p.m. CDT. Right-hander James Bradwell (0-2, 10.61 ERA) will take the mound for Winnipeg against former Goldeyes pitcher Jhon Vargas (2-2, 6.57 ERA). Fans can join me, Trevor Curl , for all the action live on CJNU 93.7 FM and online at cjnu.ca , with the pregame show beginning at 5:30 p.m. The video stream of all Goldeyes games is available free of charge at AABaseball.TV . Winnipeg returns home Thursday, July 24, when the Chicago Dogs come to Blue Cross Park for a four-game set. For information about Single Game Tickets, Skysuites, and Group Packages, please visit Goldeyes.com/Tickets .