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Fargo, ND- The Sioux City Explorers wrapped up their series in Fargo with a loss, falling to the RedHawks 4-1 at Newman Outdoor Field.

Fargo-Moorehead jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the first two innings of play. The RedHawks plated their first two runs with a sacrifice fly and an error. In the second inning, Brett Wiley knocked in a run with an RBI single.

The RedHawks scored again in the fourth inning. Fargo-Moorhead’s designated hitter Ryan Pineda smashed a solo-shot to extend their lead.

Sioux City managed to score one run in the contest. In the fifth inning, X’s second baseman Nick Flair ripped a one-out triple, and later scored off an error by the third baseman.

Final Score: RedHawks 4, Explorers 1

Explorer’s starter Kurt Heyer was charged with the loss, allowing four runs in 5.2 innings pitched.

RedHawks starter Mike O’Neal (2-1) received the victory, going eight innings with only one run allowed while recording six strikeouts. Casey Weathers (s-3) grabbed the save for Fargo-Moorhead.

For 2017 ticket information to Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park, call (712) 277-WINS or visit the X’s website at www.xsbaseball.com