@ Winnipeg 7/29/12
WINNIPEG, Manitoba. -- The Winnipeg Goldeyes used three home runs to power past the Sioux Falls Pheasants 7-3 in the rubber game of a three-game series in Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon.
Josh Mazzola's three-run long ball in the bottom of the first gave Winnipeg a 4-2 advantage and the lead for good. Mazzola homered twice in the game, finishing 3-for-4 with five RBI.
Pheasants started Mitchell Clegg (5-5) struggled with command and suffered the loss. He gave up all seven runs on 11 hits in six innings, walking four and striking out three.
Winnipeg starter Todd Privett (5-4) earned the victory with a quality start. He went 6 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on seven hits.
Jonny Kaplan and Al Quintana both had two-hit afternoons for the Pheasants.
The Phesaants return home for a seven-game home stand, beginning with the Quebec Capitales. The first ever inter-league game for the club begins at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, July 30, at Sioux Falls Stadium. It's Meineke Monday, where fans will receive great discount offers for Meineke service. Kids FREE also returns. With the purchase of a regular adult-priced ticket ($12 seating), two children 12-and-under are free.