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Sioux City exploded for eight quick runs in the first inning. Tommy Mendonca and Matt Koch knocked in four runs between the two, with a couple of two-run singles. Brendan Slattery added another run with an RBI single. Matty Johnson doubled to score a run, and Michael Lang chalked up a couple more runs with a two-run triple.

Laredo recorded their first run in the second. J.D. Pulfer reached base-on-balls, moved all the way to third on a Leandro Castro double, and scored on a sacrifice fly.

In the fourth inning, Explorers added their ninth run. X’s right fielder Michael Lang led-off with a double, stole third base, and scored on a Tommy Mendonca base-hit single.

The Lemurs plated one in the fifth and three in the sixth inning. Laredo centerfielder Alvaro Rondon gave Laredo their second run of the contest with a solo-homer in the fifth. J.D Pulfer singled to score a run, and Leonardo Castro homered with a runner on, giving them five on the night.

Explorers went on to score three more runs in the contest and get the victory, blowing out Laredo 12-5 to end the series at Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park.

X’s right-hander Bryan Escanio (1-1) received his first victory as an Explorer, going 5.2 innings with five runs allowed and two strikeouts. Lemurs starter Danny Moskovits (2-3) was charged with the loss, giving up nine runs in five innings pitched.

The Sioux City Explorers will head start a three game series in Fargo, ND on Tuesday (28-30^th) against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.

For 2016 ticket information to Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park, call (712) 277-WINS or visit the X’s website at www.xsbaseball.com