
Saltdogs pitcher Ricky Knapp delivers a pitch against Sioux Falls on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
Sunday: Lincoln 4, Sioux Falls 2
What went right: Lincoln continued its red-hot success in August at Haymarket Park, extending its home winning streak to seven games behind a seven-inning performance from starting pitcher Ricky Knapp. Lincoln also scored two seventh-inning runs that broke a 2-2 tie and gave Knapp his fourth win of the season. The Saltdogs, 7-0 at home in August, continued their small-ball mentality in the series as Ivan Marin recorded two base-hit bunts, including one that led to a Sioux Falls error that allowed Lincoln to take a 3-2 lead in the seventh. Christian Ibarra added a sacrifice fly that completed the two-run inning.
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What went wrong: After Lincoln took a 1-0 lead after the first inning, Sioux Falls tied the game in the top of the second with a solo home run from Clint Coulter. The Canaries took a 2-1 lead in the fifth.
Dog bytes: Lincoln (3) Sioux Falls (4) combined for seven bunt attempts with five being successful base hits.
What's next: The Saltdogs continue their homestand with a three-game series against the Chicago Dogs starting Monday at 7 p.m.
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Saltdogs pitcher Ricky Knapp delivers a pitch against Sioux Falls on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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The Saltdogs’ Cody Regis bats against Sioux Falls on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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Sioux Falls’ Clint Coulter (right) goes to give a high-five after hitting a home run against the Saltdogs on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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The Saltdogs’ Nick Schulz throws in the ball from left field in a game against Sioux Falls on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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The Saltdogs’ Curt Smith dives in to third base in a game against Sioux Falls on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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The Saltdogs’ Forrestt Allday (5) scores the first run for the Saltdogs against the Sioux Fall Canaries on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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Saltdogs mascot Homer (right) participates in a dance off with other mascots to celebrate his birthday on Sunday at Haymarket Park.
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Saltdogs mascot Homer hands out signed baseballs before a game against Sioux Falls on Sunday at Haymarket Park