Indianapolis, IN
Jake Cave’s walkoff single sends Saints to 8-7 victory over Indianapolis
Jake Cave hit a three-run homer within the third inning, then hit a walkoff single with two out within the ninth because the Saints beat the Indianapolis Indians 8-7 on Sunday evening at CHS Area.
The Saints, who trailed 3-0 early, led 7-5 going into the ninth inning, however Indianapolis tied the rating in opposition to Jharel Cotton on a solo homer by Mason Martin, a single by Canaan Smith-Njigba and, one out later, an RBI double by Cole Tucker.
Within the backside of the inning, Mark Contreras singled with two out, went to second on a handed ball and got here residence when Cave line a 2-2 pitch to proper subject.
The Saints took benefit of three Indians errors, scoring three unearned runs to win for the fourth time in 5 video games. They gained 4 of seven within the collection with Indianapolis.
Alex Kirilloff went 1-or-3 with two walks, a run scored and an RBI for the Saints. Contreras had a single and a double and scored two runs.