July 21 2017 The St. Paul Saints defeated the Salina Stockade 10-2, collecting eight hits and scoring in five innings. Salina finished with six hits and one error, while St. Paul played errorless baseball.
St. Paul took control with a three-run second inning and added another run in the third before breaking the game open with five runs in the sixth. The Saints added one more run in the seventh. Salina scored once in the second and once in the ninth.
Breland Almadova went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI for St. Paul. Maxx Garrett also homered and drove in three runs, while Anthony Gallas went 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. Nate Hanson added two hits, including a double and a home run, and drove in one run. Jon Kristoffersen also homered and finished with one RBI.
Benji Waite earned the win after allowing one run on four hits in six innings with four walks and five strikeouts. Chris Hawkins followed with two scoreless innings without allowing a hit. Salina starter
Josh Hodges took the loss after surrendering nine runs on seven hits in 5.2 innings, with four walks and four strikeouts.
