Winnipeg Goldeyes eliminated from playoffs in two-game sweep
The Winnipeg Goldeyes were eliminated from the American Association playoffs with a 6-5 loss to Fargo on Friday.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes' playoff hopes were extinguished on Friday night as they were swept by the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in a best-of-three West Division semifinal series. The RedHawks claimed the series 2-0, eliminating the Goldeyes from the postseason. The Fish appeared poised to force a decisive Game 3, leading 5-3 in the ninth inning with Matt Kroon having just hit a three-run homer.
However, Fargo's offense proved too much to overcome as Goldeyes closer Derrick Cherry allowed the game-winning home run for his second blown save of the season. The Goldeyes had one last chance with Ray-Patrick Didder's solo home run in the eighth, but they ultimately fell short. Starting pitcher Kevin Vaupel was unable to secure a no-decision after giving up three runs over five innings.
Relief pitcher Sage Ferguson pitched three solid innings. The RedHawks will now advance to face either the Kansas City Monarchs or the Sioux Falls Canaries, with the deciding game set for Saturday.
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