Saints pound Louisville Bats in return home to CHS Field
After a series split in Omaha, the St. Paul Saints returned home Tuesday with a 15-5 drubbing of the Louisville Bats at CHS Field. St. Paul hit four home runs. Matt Wallner connected for his 20th of the minor league season and Aaron Sabato later added his 20th with the Saints. Ben Ross hit his 10th and Gabriel Gonzalez had his 12th. Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, Ross and Gonzalez each had ...
The St. Paul Saints staged a memorable comeback at CHS Field on Tuesday, dismantling the Louisville Bats with a lopsided 15-5 victory. The Saints, who had split the previous series in Omaha, showcased their offensive prowess by hitting four home runs. Matt Wallner, the Saint's designated hitter, led the charge with his 20th home run of the minor league season, powering in both teammates Ben Ross and Aaron Sabato.
Sabato followed suit, reaching the milestone of his 20th home run, while Walker Jenkins and Gabriel Gonzalez notched their 12th hits for the Saints.
The Saints' offense was backed up by a strong hitting performance, as eight of their nine starting players contributed a hit. The team collectively tallied 17 hits, a testament to their offensive firepower. The pitching staff, led by starter Aaron Rozek, provided solid support behind the hitting. Rozek, making his 12th start of the season, went the distance in four innings, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk.
Despite the Bats' efforts, the Saints emerged victorious, setting the stage for the continuation of the series on Wednesday at 1:07 p.m. CDT.
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