July 11 2017 The Lincoln Saltdogs defeated the Salina Stockade 8-2 at Haymarket Park, finishing with eight hits and scoring in four consecutive innings. Salina collected five hits and scored both of its runs in the fourth inning, while Lincoln answered with two runs in the fifth, two in the sixth, one in the seventh and three in the eighth.
Joe Robbins led Lincoln’s offense with two hits and three RBI, including an inside-the-park home run. Ryan Oduber added two hits, two runs and an RBI, while Carlos Ibarra drove in three runs and reached base twice with two walks. Carlos Valera also had a hit and an RBI for the Saltdogs.
Seth Webster earned the win for Lincoln after allowing four hits and two earned runs in seven innings. He walked two and struck out six. Chris McVey and Felix Martinez each added a scoreless inning in relief, combining for one hit and two strikeouts.
Brian Smith took the loss for Salina, surrendering four earned runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings with four walks and two strikeouts.
Dillon Sunnafrank and
Joe Robinson also pitched in relief.
Jimmy Heck recorded two of Salina’s five hits and drove in a run, while
Jesse Baker added the Stockade’s other RBI.
