Kansas City Stays Hot, Shuts Down Lincoln for Third-Straight Series Win

Lincoln, NE– The Monarchs showed no signs of slowing down on Tuesday night with their second-consecutive shutout win, taking a 8-0 victory over the Lincoln Saltdogs.

This game was very similar to last night as there were four-straight scoreless innings to open it up. The Monarchs broke the deadlock in the 5th inning when Josh Bissonette and Sahid Valenzuela walked while Marcus Smith was hit by a pitch. They had a golden opportunity to take the lead and would not squander it. After a ground ball to first from Grant Richardson, Bissonette scored via error from the first baseman. This brought up Saul Garza, who had just homered last night. It was the McAllen, TX native’s turn t0 make his presence felt once again. Only this time, Garza launched a grand slam to left field to clear the bases and build a 5-0 lead. This was the second grand slam of the season by a Monarchs player (Trevor Boone). Garza is currently tied for second in the league with four home runs.

Only an inning later in the sixth frame. Brady Lindsly arrived to the party when he belted his first homer of the season on a solo shot to right field. Just it was last night, Smith was red hot at the plate with a liner into left field to bring in Bissonette to jump the score to 7-0. The former Ranger’s talent posted another three-hit night and led the team in knocks for yet another game.

Dakota Hudson made his third start on the mound and nearly went the distance. The former Colorado Rockie went eight innings, allowing six hits, no runs, and two punch outs. Hudson showed his durability as it was the longest a pitcher has thrown in a game out of the Monarchs bullpen all season.

Boone inserted another run in the seventh inning on an RBI double to left field to bring in Austin Callahan to finish up the scoring for the night. Kansas City has outscored Lincoln 19-0 in this series and are winners of six of their past eight contests. They are starting to find their footing and have the opportunity to earn the team’s first series sweep of the season.

The Monarchs will play the final game of the set at 6:35 at Haymarket park on Wednesday night.