Spence, Sarringar each drive in five as Birds overtake Sioux City

June 1, 2024 – American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canary Press Release

Sioux Falls, SD – After falling behind 2-0 early, the Canaries rattled off 13 unanswered runs Saturday night during a 13-2 rout of rival Sioux City.

The Explorers scored a pair of runs in the top of the third inning before the Birds responded with five in the bottom half.

Liam Spence tied the game with a two-run double before Spencer Sarringar put Sioux Falls in front for good with a two-run home run. Trevor Achenbach followed with a single and raced home on a triple by Hunter Clanin.

Spence crushed a three-run home run an inning later and Achenbach ripped a solo shot to lead off the fifth.

Wyatt Ulrich brought in another run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth before Sarringar mashed his second home run of the night; a three-run hit.

Ty Culbreth threw six strong innings to improve to 3-0 as the Birds collected 15 total hits. Sioux Falls (12-7) remains atop the West Division standings and will look to capture the series Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m.

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