Hall shines as Winnipeg Goldeyes crush Lincoln Saltdogs
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Bermudian standout Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates avoided a costly series sweep with an emphatic 8-1 victory over the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park.
The versatile infielder proved a constant menace on the base paths, finishing the evening 2-for-6 from the plate while aggressively swiping two stolen bases to keep the pressure firmly on the hosts' defense.
Following four tense, scoreless innings, the Goldeyes finally broke the deadlock in the top of the fifth. Right fielder Max Murphy lined a clinical single to left field, driving in first baseman Roby Enríquez to open the scoring.
Winnipeg rapidly built on their momentum in the sixth. Catcher Kevin García sparked the surge, launching a lead-off home run deep into right field. Minutes later, shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder and third baseman Ramón Bramasco both crossed the plate following a costly Lincoln fielding error on what should have been the final out of the inning.
The Saltdogs issued a brief response in the bottom of the sixth when right fielder Cary Arbolida launched a two-out solo home run to left, but that was as good as it got for the home side.
The Goldeyes comprehensively put the game out of reach with a devastating four-run explosion in the seventh. García collected his second RBI of the night with a bloop single to right to score Keshawn Lynch, before stealing second and scoring himself on back-to-back doubles from T.J. Schofield-Sam and Didder. Bramasco then capped off the ruthless rally, dropping a single into shallow left to plate Didder and secure the 8-1 rout.
On the mound, Winnipeg starter Ryo Kohigashi turned in a spectacular masterclass to earn his first win of the campaign. The elite southpaw dominated across eight clinical innings, surrendering just one run on five hits while racking up eight strikeouts. Reliever Derrick Cherry stepped up in the ninth, ruthlessly retiring the side in order to seal the victory.
It was a complete team performance for the visiting franchise, with every single Goldeyes batter recording at least one hit, and seven celebrating multi-hit games.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Winnipeg Goldeyes suffer narrow defeat to Lincoln Saltdogs
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The Lincoln Saltdogs recovered from throwing away a five-run cushion to defeat Bermudian shortstop Adam Hall and his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates 7-5 in a fluctuating American Association clash at Haymarket Park.
Winnipeg had staged a remarkable sixth-inning fightback to completely erase a 5-0 deficit, but the hosts hit back immediately to seal the contest and condemn the Goldeyes to their 17th defeat of the campaign.
Lincoln looked to be cruising toward a straightforward victory after dominating the opening five frames. They manufactured the opening run in the very first inning when Cam Phelts crossed the plate on a Jake Hjelle groundout.
The hosts turned the screws with a three-run burst in the third. Jairo Pomares was the catalyst, lining a sharp double to right field to drive in Jacob Morrow and Phelts before later scoring himself courtesy of a throwing error.
When Connor Bagnieski dropped a bloop single into left field to bring Hjelle home in the fifth, Lincoln held a seemingly unassailable 5-0 advantage.
The Goldeyes had struggled for inspiration but suddenly burst to life in a chaotic top of the sixth, scoring all five of their runs in a single turn at the plate.
The comeback began when T.J. Schofield-Sam drew a bases-loaded walk to force home Noah Marcelo. Ray-Patrick Didder then clattered a two-run double off the left-field wall to score Max Murphy and Jiandido Tromp, slashing the deficit to two.
A Roby Enríquez sacrifice fly allowed Schofield-Sam to score before catcher Kevin García wrapped up a phenomenal three-hit night by lacing an RBI single to right, bringing Didder home to draw Winnipeg level at 5-5.
However, the joy was short-lived for the visitors. Lincoln responded instantly in the bottom of the frame, as Hjelle singled to center field to drive in Morrow and restore the lead.
Jack Dragum then provided the definitive blow in the seventh, crushing a solo home run over the left-field wall to secure the insurance run and wrap up the victory for the Saltdogs.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Rain Halts Goldeyes Game against the Redhawks
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A torrential downpour brought an abrupt halt to the American Association clash at Newman Outdoor Field, as the game between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks was suspended due to rain.
Bermudian shortstop Adam Hall and his Goldeyes teammates faced a daunting mountain to climb before the weather intervened, trailing the RedHawks 11-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning.
With the rain turning heavy, the ground crew deployed the tarp, and officials ultimately determined the field unplayable for the evening.
The Goldeyes' pitching staff had endured a punishing opening few innings, with the RedHawks' bats firing on all cylinders to build a commanding ten-run cushion.
Winnipeg were actively at the plate attempting to mount a fourth-inning response when play was officially halted.
The contest will now be completed prior to the regularly scheduled game between the two teams when the series shifts to Fargo on September 1st.
While the delay gives the Goldeyes a temporary reprieve from the onslaught, they will face the unenviable task of resuming the match with a massive deficit when play gets back underway later in the season.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Selley Scoops Gold Glove MVP as Sequoias Secure Playoff
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College of the Sequoias are gearing up for the postseason after landing a host of student-athletes on the Central Valley Conference (CVC) honors list ahead of this weekend’s crucial 3C2A Northern California Regional First Round.
The Giants wrapped up their regular season campaign with a balanced 20-20 overall record. However, a strong 14-10 run in conference play was enough to secure an impressive second-place finish in the CVC and lock in the No. 3 seed in their regional postseason pod.
Leading the charge for the Giants was Bermudian star Walker Selley, who enjoyed a spectacular individual campaign at first base.
Selley scooped the prestigious Central Valley Conference Gold Glove MVP award, alongside a spot on the CVC Gold Glove Team, following a defensive masterclass that saw him post a near-flawless .997 fielding percentage over 39 games.
The Bermudian was equally devastating with the bat, earning First Team All-Conference honors after turning in one of the most dominant all-around seasons in the division. Selley anchored the Giants' lineup with a blistering .394 batting average, racking up 65 hits and driving in 29 runs.
Backed by Selley's individual brilliance, the Giants now transition to the high-stakes environment of the 3C2A Northern California Regional First Round.
Having navigated a testing regular season to peak at the right time in conference play, College of the Sequoias will look to leverage their newly decorated roster when the opening pitch flies this weekend.
Monday, June 15, 2026
Hall returns as Goldeyes edge RedHawks in 10-inning Thriller
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Adam Hall made a dramatic return from the Injured List as his Winnipeg Goldeyes teammates prevailed in a wild, 10-inning extra-base extravaganza to defeat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 13-10.
On an afternoon where pitching took a back seat to pure offensive fireworks at Newman Outdoor Field, Hall showed no signs of rust following his recent spell on the sidelines, turning in a resilient two-for-six performance at the plate and crossing home plate twice to help orchestrate a classic road victory.
Winnipeg’s explosive attack looked poised to make it a short afternoon for the North Dakota crowd, striking first and building what appeared to be a comfortable cushion.
The early onslaught was highlighted by a towering solo home run from Max Murphy in the fourth inning, followed closely by a Jiandido Tromp blast in the fifth. Propelled by magnificent four-hit games from both Tromp and Ramon Bramasco, the Goldeyes looked securely in control of the contest, cruising with a 6-2 lead heading into the late frames.
However, the RedHawks refused to roll over on home turf. Despite falling further behind to face a seemingly insurmountable 10-6 deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, Fargo-Moorhead mounted a spectacular, stadium-shaking rally against the Winnipeg bullpen.
Colby Wilkerson ignited the comeback with a clutch, three-run home run to bring the hosts within striking distance. Moments later, with tension reaching a fever pitch, Carlos Amaya followed it up with a dramatic solo shot of his own to tie the game at 10-10, sending the contest into extra innings.
The momentum faded quickly for the home crowd in the top of the 10th as Winnipeg immediately answered the bell.
Noah Marcelo and the returning Hall sparked the definitive blow, executing back-to-back singles before catching the RedHawks defense completely off guard with a daring double steal. Both players came around to score courtesy of a Marcelo single and a clutch Bramasco RBI knock to stretch the lead to 13-10.
RedHawks shortstop Aidan Byrne gave the home fans one last glimmer of hope by launching a triple in the bottom of the frame. However, Goldeyes reliever Eli Saul slammed the door shut, stopping the bleeding to secure a thrilling, hard-fought victory that keeps Winnipeg's early-season momentum firmly on track.
